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Shift Engineering Manager - Gunstones Bakery
Location: Dronfield, Derbyshire - Onsite (Sunday to Saturday 4 days on 4 off rotating shifts)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and a workforce of approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites.

At our Gunstones Bakery in Dronfield, we produce some of the nation's favourite baked goods, including hot cross buns, brioche rolls, and iced buns, for major retailers such as Marks & Spencer, Tesco, and Aldi. With a rich history dating back to 1862, we pride ourselves on our tradition of quality and innovation, employing around 700 colleagues at our state-of-the-art facility.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the shift engineering manager will be accountable for taking a proactive approach in providing engineering leadership across the site and driving continuous improvement.

Engineering Leadership: Provide strong leadership to the engineering function, ensuring that the team delivers high-quality, reliable engineering support across all operations.
Project Management: Oversee engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Team Management: As a Shift Engineering Manager you will oversee two areas of responsibility. Each shift team will consist of two team leaders and a leader, making up a team of three for day-to-day operations.About You

If you are a seasoned engineering leader with the vision to drive modernisation, improve efficiency, and lead a team to success, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a company committed to innovation and excellence.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

Qualifications: HNC or equivalent in an engineering discipline; multi-skilled candidates are welcome.
Management Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a managerial role, with proven experience in leading teams and delivering results.
Team Leadership: Capable of managing 3 direct reports and overseeing 9 indirect reports daily.
Continuous Improvement: Strong track record of driving improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Communication and Leadership: Excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and effectively lead a team.
Results-Oriented: Experienced in implementing strategies to enhance performance and operational efficiency.This is a full-time, permanent position based at Dronfield Derbyshire. The working hours are 42 hours per week (Sunday to Saturday 4 days on 4 off rotating shifts).

Benefits

35 days annual leave
Company pension scheme with Legal & General or NEST
Death in service benefit (optional, linked to L&G pension membership)
Company sick pay (after qualifying period)
Free onsite parking
Exclusive employee discount platform offering savings of up to 60% with brands such as Asda, Tesco, and M&S
Employee assistance programme
Wisdom wellbeing app
Access to Grocery Aid counselling servicesWhy Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we offer unparalleled opportunities for career progression, personal growth, and skill development. We prioritise internal promotions, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on a pivotal role within a fast-paced and dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and be a part of something extraordinary!

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