Maintenance Engineer

2 Sisters Food Group; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Health Assured Employee Assistance & 3

Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50

Cycle2Work Scheme

Job summary

2 Sisters Food Group at Gunstones Bakery in Dronfield is seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical or electrical bias to support 50/50 reactive and planned maintenance across two sites. The role involves fixing mixers, conveyors and packaging equipment, planning maintenance work, and assisting with breakdowns to keep operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and prior food production or manufacturing

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in planned and reactive maintenance.
• Experience in food production or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Fix mixers, conveyors, packaging equipment
• Plan maintenance work
• Support with machinery breakdowns as needed
• Ensure smooth operations across both sites

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Food production experience

Planned & reactive maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Gunstones Bakery, Dronfield

Shifts: 4 on 4 off pattern, 2 Days and 2 Nights

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 have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the Role

We are looking for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical or electrical bias. The work is split 50/50 between reactive and planned maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Fixing mixers, conveyors, packaging equipment
• Planning maintenance work
• Supporting with machinery breakdowns as needed
• Ensuring smooth operations across both sites

About You

The ideal candidate will have experience within planned maintenance and has worked in the food production industry. We are seeking someone who can be flexible and has a can-do attitude.

Key Skills/Qualifications

• Strong mechanical or electrical skills
• Experience in food production or a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Experience in planned and reactive maintenance

Benefits

• Refer a friend scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family
• Cycle2Work Scheme

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.