Role Overview & Specifications

Based - The home of Mr Kipling, Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3HF

Salary £61,189

Working hours: Shift - 4 on / 4 off, working 2 days & 2 nights



A full time, permanent opportunity has arisen at our Barnsley site for an Engineering Shift Manager to join the team. The role will be to drive the effectiveness of the engineering shift teams to achieve a safe working environment, the lowest possible downtime and improved production efficiencies within budgetary limits.

The successful candidate will: Take full responsibility for the team, ensuring all elements of the maintenance strategy are executed. Pick up the day-to-day duties of the Engineering Shift Co-ordinator during shift absence. Be the key point of contact for all departments when working out of normal office hours. Attend pre-scheduled engineering meetings when off shift.



What we need from you:

Engineering City & Guilds or ONC Multi-Skilled HNC

NVQ Level 2 in Engineering Maintenance

NVQ Level 3 in Management / ILM Certificate in Management Level 3

Previous experience in a management position

FMCG or food management experience



What we offer in return:

Salary up to £61,189

Up to 7.5% pension contribution

Life assurance

Staff discount shop

Free parking

Access to "The Hamper", with discounts at hundreds of nationwide retailers



A great British food company



Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.



At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

About Premier Foods

Premier Foods is an actively verified employer hiring talent across technology, engineering, and operations.

  • Headquarters: United States / United Kingdom
  • Company Size: 1,000+ employees
  • Trust Rating: 95 / 100 (Official Registry Audited)

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