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Salary: Highly Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package
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 are a leading provider in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including brands like Holland's pies. Our commitment is to deliver high-quality products to the British public and retail and food service customers, including major retailers such as Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Engineering / Engineering Manager to oversee the engineering function at our Meal Solutions site, Cavaghan & Grey. This key leadership role involves driving engineering excellence, managing capital projects, and leading a diverse engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Engineering Leadership: Provide strong leadership to ensure high-quality, reliable engineering support across all operations.
2. Project Management: Oversee engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
3. Capital Expenditure: Manage a multi-million CAPEX budget annually, prioritizing resource allocation for key projects.
4. Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Develop and implement maintenance schedules to optimize equipment performance, minimize downtime, and ensure compliance.
5. Team Management: Lead a team of 5-6 direct reports and 46 indirect reports, focusing on talent development and skillset alignment.
About You
If you are a seasoned engineering leader with a vision for modernization, efficiency, and team success, we want to hear from you. Join us in a company committed to innovation and excellence.
Key Skills
* Degree-qualified in engineering or equivalent experience, including service leavers in engineering fields.
* Minimum 2 years of engineering management experience, preferably in food manufacturing or regulated industries.
* Proven leadership in motivating large engineering teams.
* Strong technical expertise in plant operations, automation, and regulated environments.
* Effective leadership, communication, and empathy skills.
* Problem-solving ability to identify issues and implement solutions efficiently.
* Experience in food manufacturing, food safety, plant engineering, automation, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
* BRC or similar food safety certification.
Benefits
* 33 days annual leave
* Company pension scheme with Legal & General or NEST
* Death in service benefit (optional)
* Company sick pay after qualifying period
* Free onsite parking
* Exclusive employee discount platform offering savings up to 60%
* Employee assistance programme
* Grocery Aid counselling access
Why Join Us?
As a leading UK food manufacturer, we offer ample career growth and skill development opportunities, emphasizing internal promotion to help you build a rewarding career with us.
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