Overview
The Role: As the Maintenance Engineering Manager, you'll report into the Head of Engineering and lead half of the site - with full responsibility for performance, compliance, strategy, and people development. This is a role with real influence, visibility, and the chance to make change happen.
Responsibilities
* Oversee maintenance operations across the low-care side of the factory, managing a team of around 20 engineers and apprentices.
* Work closely with Shift Managers and Asset Care Technicians to ensure efficient, proactive maintenance.
* Provide technical support for breakdowns, emergencies, and improvement projects.
* Lead on 1:1s, coaching, training, and team development, as well as managing holidays and disciplinaries.
* Deliver continuous improvement and engineering projects, acting as the link between production and maintenance.
* Champion asset management best practices and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the site.
* Strong technical background, ideally multi-skilled with an electrical bias.
* Proven leadership and people management experience within manufacturing or FMCG.
* Skilled in communication, organisation, and motivating teams.
* Proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
* Confident managing both hands-on maintenance and high-level strategy.
Qualifications
* Strong technical background with related manufacturing or FMCG leadership experience.
* Proven leadership and people management experience.
* Excellent communication, organisation, and motivational skills.
* Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and balance hands-on maintenance with strategic oversight.
About Us & Benefits
About Us: 2Sisters Food Group in Rogerstone are a leading name in the food manufacturing industry, dedicated to delivering high-quality meals. We are looking for a dynamic Head of Engineering to lead our team and drive strategic initiatives at our site in Newport.
* 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.
Why Join Us?
At 2Sisters Food Group, we value innovation, teamwork, and dedication. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a strategic role and make a significant impact on our operations. If you are a forward-thinking engineering professional ready to lead and inspire, we want to hear from you!
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