Head of Engineering

Job Description
Head of Engineering Location: Carlisle
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 have a strong presence 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 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 leadership role involves driving engineering excellence, managing capital projects, and leading a diverse engineering team.
Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership: Provide strong leadership to ensure high-quality, reliable engineering support across operations.
Project Management: Oversee engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely, within scope, and within budget delivery.
Capital Expenditure: Manage a multi-million CAPEX budget annually, prioritising resource allocation for engineering projects.
Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Develop and implement schedules to optimise equipment performance, minimise downtime, and ensure compliance.
Team Management: Lead a team of 5-6 direct reports and 46 indirect reports, focusing on talent development and skills alignment.
About You If you are a seasoned engineering leader with a vision for modernisation, efficiency, and team success, we invite you to apply. Join a company committed to innovation and excellence.
Key Skills Degree-qualified in engineering or equivalent experience, including service leavers.
At least 2 years in engineering management, preferably in food manufacturing or regulated industries.
Experience leading large engineering teams and motivating staff.
Strong technical knowledge of plant operations, automation, and regulatory standards.
Proven leadership, communication, and people management skills.
Problem-solving ability to identify issues and implement solutions efficiently.
Experience in food manufacturing, food safety, plant engineering, automation, or pharmaceutical sectors.
BRC Certification or similar food safety standards.
Benefits 33 days annual leave
Company pension scheme with Legal & General or NEST
Optional death in service benefit linked to pension membership
Company sick pay after qualifying period
Free onsite parking
Exclusive employee discount platform with savings up to 60% on brands like Asda, Morrisons, M&S, Tesco
Employee assistance programme
Wisdom wellbeing app
Grocery Aid counselling services
Why Join Us? As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we offer ample career growth and skill development opportunities. We promote from within to help you build a rewarding career with us.

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