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Head of engineering

Leicester
2 Sisters Food Group
Head of engineering
Posted: 3h ago
Offer description

Recruitment Team Leader - 2 Sisters Food Group

Location: Dronfield

Salary: Excellent Remuneration + Company Benefits Package

Role Type: Permanent, Full time

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 multiple sites. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Head of Engineering to join our team at our Gunstone's Bakery site, which is known for producing premium bakery products such as bread rolls and hot cross buns for high-profile retail partners including Marks & Spencer. As the Head of Engineering, you will oversee a team of 50 engineers, manage PPM schedules & CAPEX plan, and work closely with operations and new product development to align factory capabilities with their innovative product offerings.


Key Responsibilities

* Lead and develop the engineering strategy, focusing on proactive rather than reactive measures.
* Oversee effective Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
* Collaborate with operations and NPD teams to introduce new products.
* Manage the CAPEX plan for the site.
* Ensure the smooth operation of typical FMCG machinery, including conveyors and fabrication facilities.


What We're Looking For

* Extensive experience in engineering within a similar manufacturing environment.
* Strong technical background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
* Proven leadership skills with experience managing engineering teams.
* Comfortable with fabrication and buildings maintenance.
* Ideally, experience within a similar-sized business or operation within FMCG or Food Manufacturing.
* Highly competitive salary & package.
* Relocation assistance on offer if required.
* Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid.
* 50% discount at various restaurants.
* Cycle2Work Scheme.


Benefits

* Highly competitive salary & package.
* Relocation assistance on offer if required.
* Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid.
* 50% discount at various restaurants.
* Cycle2Work Scheme.


Seniority level

* Mid-Senior level


Employment type

* Full-time


Job function

* Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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