Engineering Team
Leader
Location:
Carlisle
Working Hours:
4 on / 4 off,
12-hour shifts (06:00-18:00 & 18:00-06:00) Salary:
Competitive Salary +
benefits
About Us
Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UKs largest food
manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and
approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong
presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are
committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public
and our retail and food service customers, including major
retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer,
Morrisons, Sainsburys, Tesco, and Waitrose.
The
Role
As a Shift Engineering
Supervisor, youll take ownership of engineering performance across
your shift - leading, supporting, and developing a team of skilled
engineers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Your responsibilities will
include:
Managing
shift handovers, ensuring clear communication of priorities and
actions.
Attending and contributing to daily
operational meetings.
Overseeing breakdown
response, prioritising engineering resources effectively to
minimise downtime.
Driving preventative
maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance
reliability and performance.
Leading and
motivating your team - balancing people management (around 90% of
the role) with hands-on technical support when required.
About You:
Proven experience within a food manufacturing
or FMCG environment.
Strong leadership and
people management skills - able to coach, motivate and develop your
team.
Solid understanding of maintenance
systems, reliability, and engineering processes.
A proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced,
dynamic production setting.
Excellent
communicator, capable of collaborating across departments and
influencing outcomes.
Why Join
Us?
Work for one of
the UKs largest food manufacturers with a proud legacy - from
launching the UKs first ready meals to driving modern
innovation.
Be part of a team that values
integrity, respect, and continuous improvement.
Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment where
your voice matters.
Enjoy a competitive
salary, opportunities for real career development and a benefits
package that includes:
Up to 35 days Annual
Leave including Bank Holidays
Health Assured
Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering
confidential support services 365 days a year
Company Pension Scheme
Boparan
Restaurant Group Discount
Cycle2Work
Scheme
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