Multi Skilled Shift Engineer

Overview

In this role you will keep bakery production running safely and efficiently, covering electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and continuous improvement. You’ll work across shifts in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, collaborating with teams to install, upgrade, and commission equipment. Your work supports high-quality products, strong safety standards, and world-class asset performance. This is a hands-on, impact-focused position in a growing bakery operation.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Overtime incentives
• 24 Days Annual Leave
• Up to 10% Employer Pension Contributions
• Electric Vehicle & Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Care Cash Plan

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and perform breakdown repairs on process equipment, bakery manufacturing plant, packaging machinery, and site services
• Carry out planned maintenance, modifications, installations, and upgrades to plant machinery and site services
• Fully utilise and develop the CMMS to achieve world-class asset performance
• Work across electrical and mechanical trades as qualified and authorised
• Manage contractors to ensure safety, hygiene, and quality standards
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and contribute to CI initiatives
• Provide 24/7 engineering support as required to keep bakery operations running
• Collaborate with suppliers and maintain up-to-date documentation/drawings

Key requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Electrical) or equivalent trade accreditation
• C&G 2382 BS 7671 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Recognised time-served electrically biased apprenticeship
• HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering (desirable)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a multi-skilled engineer in a related setting
• Practical experience in Food or FMCG manufacturing engineering
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Strong problem-solving and fault diagnosis skills
• Ability to maintain high standards and make decisions under pressure

• Problem-solving
• Decision-making under pressure
• Flexibility to work independently or in a team
• CMMS knowledge
• PLC control systems understanding
• Automated machinery maintenance

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