Job Title Engineering Manager | Location Forest Gate
So what’s it all about?
As our next Engineering Manager, you’ll be required to be assertive and determined to implement positive change, whilst being confident and comfortable making difficult decisions leading the engineering team. You will have a strategic thought process to aid the processes across site, not just under the engineering department remit.
To excel in this role, you'll need to be a proven leader capable of coaching and mentoring the existing team. You’ll be responsible for leading a multidisciplinary engineering team as well as planning, designing, and overseeing engineering projects, and ensuring the factory is operational with a hands-on approach.
In this role, you will need to maximize productivity within the factory and the team, constantly being tested in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
As an Engineering Manager, you will be an approachable, and influential person who thrives on the challenges this role and environment brings.
The Key Requirements...
* Previous experience in leading an engineering department in a Food/ FMCG/ manufacturing/factory environment
* Driving reliability
* Maintenance Strategy in conjunction with tactical investment
Benefits baked in
All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits, here’s a top crust taster of what we offer:
* Competitive annual leave and flexibility where possible for a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batteries.
* Three levels of pension schemes to suit your needs.
* Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App includes annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, and much more.
* Hovis Choice benefits platform for everyday savings, cashback and much more.
* Free on-site parking.
Why Hovis?
From breakfast to midnight snack, Hovis has been the heart of UK homes for generations with love in every loaf. Our products are consistently ranked number one or two in bread loaves categories across the UK and Northern Ireland (1), and we’re the nation’s 5th most popular FMCG brand (2).
As we continue to innovate, we seek talented, dedicated people to join us. For over 133 years, our 2,800-strong team has delivered top-quality Hovis bakery goods, and we look forward to strengthening our brand further.
Join us to be part of this exciting journey and help us remain a leading bakery company for years to come.
Source: (1) Nielsen. Total Coverage, excl. Discounters, by region, 52 w/e 15/06/24. (2) Kantar, UK FMCG, 2023.
At Hovis, we believe in embracing diversity and creating a welcoming workplace for everyone. Whether you're applying for a job or already part of our team, we promise to treat you with fairness, respect, and dignity. You will be valued and included here at Hovis. Does this sound like the right environment for you? If so, we would love to hear from you.
To find out more about Hovis please visit our website and social media channels