Overview of role

🔧Key Accountabilities

✅ Carry out engineering work efficiently and effectively, following Good Manufacturing Practice, Health & Safety Legislation, and company standards. 

✅ Work across electrical and mechanical trades as qualified and authorised. 

✅ Diagnose faults and perform breakdown repairs on process equipment, bakery manufacturing plant, packaging machinery, and site services. 

✅ Fully utilise and help develop the CMMS to achieve world-class asset performance. 

✅ Perform planned maintenance, modifications, installations, and upgrades to plant machinery and site services. 

✅ Liaise with planners to prioritise workloads and allocate resources efficiently. 

✅ Work with suppliers on machine issues and ensure documentation/drawings are up to date. 

✅ Take a proactive role in projects, including installation and commissioning of new equipment. 

✅ Drive continuous improvement (CI) initiatives to reduce downtime and improve safety and quality. 

✅ Coach and support colleagues to achieve operational and personal targets. 

✅ Provide detailed written handovers to oncoming shifts, covering engineering, manufacturing, and stores issues. 

✅ Deliver 24/7 engineering support as required to keep the bakery running smoothly. 

✅ Participate in recruitment and selection for craft team and apprentices. 

✅ Manage contractors to ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, and quality standards. 

🔧What we’re looking for?

🎓 Qualifications 

🔹 NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Electrical) or equivalent trade accreditation.
🔹 C&G 2382 BS 7671 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
🔹 A recognised time-served electrically biased apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline.
🔹 HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering (desirable).
🔹 Fluent in English (written and spoken). 

💼 Experience 

🔹 Minimum 5 years as a multi-skilled engineering craftsperson/technician. 

🔹 Practical experience in a Food or FMCG manufacturing engineering function. 

🔹 Strong problem-solving and fault diagnosis skills. 

🔹 Low-level management experience (desirable). 

🔹 Ability to maintain high standards and make sound decisions under pressure. 

🛠 Skills & Knowledge 

✔ Health & Safety requirements for engineering. 

✔ Working knowledge of CMMS. 

✔ Broad understanding of engineering disciplines. 

✔ Logical problem-solving and preventative solutions. 

✔ Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure. 

✔ Strong decision-making skills and flexibility to work independently or in a team. 

✔ PC literate and comfortable with technical documentation. 

✔ Coaching and training skills. 

✔ Knowledge of Bakery Production, Maintenance Techniques, Continuous Improvement, PLC control systems, and automated machinery. 

What's in it for you?