Multi Skilled Bakery Engineer

Job post summaryDate posted: 29 May 2026Job Description:Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Multi Skilled Bakery Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role involves maintaining, repairing, installing and optimising bakery equipment to ensure smooth production processes. The successful candidate will possess a versatile skill set, including mechanical knowledge and electrical understanding. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced bakery environment, supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement.ResponsibilitiesDiagnose and repair faults across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systemsMinimise production downtime through effective fault finding and root cause analysisSupport continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the siteCollaborate with production teams to optimise machine performance and efficiencyAssist with machinery installations, upgrades and project work as requiredApply strong multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge, with a bias towards electrical systemsRequirementsHold a time-served apprenticeship with a recognised engineering qualification (SVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Engineering or equivalent preferred)Ideally 6 years experience (including apprenticeship)Flexibility and willingness to support business needs outside core hours when requiredExperience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment preferredAwareness of food safety, hygiene standards, and HACCP principlesAbility to work independently as well as part of a teamGood communication skills, particularly when liaising with production staffProactive approach to continuous improvement and problem solvingBasic IT skills for maintenance systems, reporting, and documentationAdditional InformationHours: 40 hours per week to be work from 12.00pm - 20.30pm (30 min unpaid break)Shift pattern: Sunday to ThursdayOvertime: Opportunities available on SaturdaysFlexibility required: To cover early shift and dayshift during holidays and business requirementsHolidays: 29 days per annum (inclusive of bank holidays)Salary: DOEBenefits:Employee discountOn-site parkingWork Location: In person