Head of Engineering

TN United Kingdom; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK food manufacturer as a Head of Engineering, overseeing a dynamic engineering team and driving excellence in operations. This role offers the opportunity to manage significant capital projects and lead a diverse team in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to innovation and quality, you will play a crucial role in optimizing plant performance and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This is a unique chance to advance your career in a company that values talent development and internal promotion, providing a rewarding and fulfilling work experience.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Company sick pay

Free onsite parking

Employee discount platform

Employee assistance programme

Grocery Aid counselling access

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for reliable engineering support across operations.
• Oversee engineering projects ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Manage a multi-million CAPEX budget for key projects.

Skills

Engineering Management

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Expertise in Plant Operations

Problem-Solving

Food Safety Certification

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

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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.