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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