Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Location: Carlisle

Working Hours: 08:30-17:00, Mon-Fri

Salary: Competitive Salary + benefits

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.

The Role

As an engineering manager, you'll take ownership of engineering performance across your shift - leading, supporting, and developing a team of skilled engineers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing shift handovers, ensuring clear communication of priorities and actions.
• Attending and contributing to daily operational meetings.
• Overseeing breakdown response, prioritising engineering resources effectively to minimise downtime.
• Driving preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and performance.
• Leading and motivating your team - balancing people management (around 90% of the role) with hands-on technical support when required.

About You

• Proven experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills - able to coach, motivate and develop your team.
• Solid understanding of maintenance systems, reliability, and engineering processes.
• A proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic production setting.
• Excellent communicator, capable of collaborating across departments and influencing outcomes.

Why Join Us?

• Work for one of the UK's largest food manufacturers with a proud legacy - from launching the UK's first ready meals to driving modern innovation.
• Be part of a team that values integrity, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment where your voice matters.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, opportunities for real career development and a benefits package that includes:
• Up to 35 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year
• Company Pension Scheme
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount
• Cycle2Work Scheme

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