Head of Engineering

2 Sisters Food Group; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a dedicated Head of Engineering for its Dronfield site. The ideal candidate will have extensive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment and proven leadership skills. Responsibilities include leading engineering strategy, managing maintenance schedules, and collaborating with teams for new product development. A competitive salary and employee benefits are offered, along with relocation assistance if needed, making this a remarkable opportunity for growth in the industry.

Benefits

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Grocery Aid

50% discount at various restaurants

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in engineering within a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven leadership skills managing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering strategy focusing on proactive measures.
• Oversee effective Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Collaborate with operations and NPD teams to introduce new products.
• Manage the CAPEX plan for the site.
• Ensure smooth operation of FMCG machinery.

Skills

Extensive experience in engineering within a similar manufacturing environment

Strong technical background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Proven leadership skills managing engineering teams

Comfortable with fabrication and buildings maintenance

Job description

Salary: Excellent Remuneration + Company Benefits Package

Role Type: Permanent, Full time

Competitive Salary + Good Package + Growth and Progression + Autonomy

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 multiple sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. 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

We are seeking a dedicated Head of Engineering to join our team at our Gunstone's Bakery site, which is a long‑standing and respected site, known for producing premium bakery products such as bread rolls and hot cross buns for high‑profile retail partners including Marks & Spencer. As the Head of Engineering, you will be at the forefront of our engineering operations, ensuring the smooth running of the site. This role is perfect for a seasoned engineering professional with a strong technical background and leadership experience. You will oversee a team of 50 engineers, manage the PPM schedules & CAPEX plan, and work closely with operations and new product development to align factory capabilities with their innovative product offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering strategy, focusing on proactive rather than reactive measures.
• Oversee effective Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Collaborate with operations and NPD teams to introduce new products.
• Manage the CAPEX plan for the site.
• Ensure the smooth operation of typical FMCG machinery, including conveyors and fabrication facilities.

What We're Looking For

• Extensive experience in engineering within a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing engineering teams.
• Comfortable with fabrication and buildings maintenance.
• Ideally, experience within a similar‑sized business or operation within FMCG or Food Manufacturing.
• Highly competitive salary & package.
• Relocation assistance on offer if required.
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid.
• 50% discount at various restaurants.
• Cycle2Work Scheme.

Why Join Us?

At 2Sisters Food Group, we value innovation, teamwork, and dedication. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a strategic role and make a significant impact on our operations. If you are a forward‑thinking engineering professional ready to lead and inspire, we want to hear from you!