Engineering Manager

2 Sisters Food Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle2Work Scheme

50% discount at restaurants

Health Assured Employee Assistance

Grocery Aid

Job summary

2 Sisters Food Group is recruiting an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering and maintenance function at our Gunstones bakery site in Dronfield, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operation of production assets.

You will develop a high-performing team of 17–20 engineers, drive CMMS-led maintenance, continuous improvement, and partner with Production and Operations to boost site performance.

Qualifications

• Proven engineering leadership experience in FMCG or high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical or electrical engineering background.
• Experience leading 17–20 engineers and developing teams.
• Knowledge of CMMS, maintenance planning and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 17–20 engineers and apprentices.
• Drive health, safety and compliance across engineering activities.
• Manage maintenance planning, PPM, and CMMS reliability improvements.
• Analyse downtime, perform root-cause investigations and implement actions.
• Lead engineering projects and asset management plans site-wide.
• Manage budgets, contractors, service agreements and KPIs.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Maintenance management

CMMS knowledge

Asset management

Reliability engineering

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Engineering Manager

Monday to Friday

Competitive Salary + Good Package + Autonomy + Senior Leadership Opportunity

Location: Dronfield

About Us

Sixteen sites. 13,000 people. A £3 billion turnover. That's the 2 Sisters Food Group - and we want you to be part of our team. Why join us? Because as one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, you'll be part of something special: a business that delivers day after day. You'll find our brands and products in stores - and homes - UK-wide, from pies and soup and pizza to poultry. But we couldn't do what we do without people like you, which is why we'll value you so highly. Want the rewards that come with being part of a fantastic team? Read on to see what 2 Sisters can do for you and your career.

The Role

As an Engineering Manager, you will lead the engineering and maintenance function at our Gunstones bakery site, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production assets. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive engineering excellence, develop a high-performing team, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact site performance and business success. Working closely with Production and Operations teams, you'll play a key role in shaping a proactive maintenance culture and improving asset reliability.

Location

Gunstones produces some of the finest hot cross buns, bread rolls, brioche buns and iced buns for some of the nation's favourite high street retailers including Marks and Spencer, Co-Op, Tesco and Aldi. We have around 700 colleagues. The Gunstones family started this business in 1862 and went on to open their first bakery in Sheffield in 1925. In 1952, they built the factory, which is our current site in Dronfield.

What you'll be doing as an Engineering Manager

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 17-20 engineers, including Team Leaders and Apprentices.
• Drive a strong health, safety and compliance culture across all engineering activities.
• Manage maintenance planning, PPM compliance and continuous improvement of the CMMS system.
• Analyse downtime, conduct root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead engineering projects, asset management plans and site-wide reliability improvements.
• Manage engineering budgets, contractors, service agreements and key performance indicators.

What we are looking for in an Engineering Manager

• Proven Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager or engineering leadership experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong mechanical or electrical engineering background, ideally with multi-skilled experience.
• Demonstrable experience leading, developing and engaging engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS systems, maintenance planning, asset management and reliability engineering.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills with a results-driven approach.

Our Benefits

• Highly competitive salary & package
• Cycle2Work Scheme.
• 50% discount at various restaurants.
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid.

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

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