Engineering Manager
Location: Carlisle
Working Hours: 08:30-17:00, Mon-Fri
Salary: Competitive Salary + benefits
About Us
Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's 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, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.
The Role
As an engineering manager, you'll 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 UK's largest food manufacturers with a proud legacy - from launching the UK's 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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