At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations' worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 141 years.
Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.
Role: Multi-Skilled Engineer
Location: Bellshill Bakery
Hours: 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern
Salary: £55,014 + Annual Profit-Related Bonus
We’re Warburtons – proudly born and bred in the North, and still proudly family-owned.
From humble beginnings in Bolton to becoming the UK’s number one bakery brand, we’ve built our reputation on quality, innovation, and investing in our people. We are expanding our Engineering team in Bellshill – and we’re on the lookout for the best Multi-Skilled Engineers to join our journey.
Why Join Us? At Warburtons, engineering isn’t just about keeping the lines running – it’s about driving the future of baking. With a strong Northern heritage and a forward-thinking mindset, we blend traditional values with cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of the game. That’s why we’re embracing next-generation automation and technological engineering gains, with a bold vision to become world-class.
Our newly launched Engineering Academy, built in partnership with the IMechE, is one of our proudest achievements. It’s designed to develop and elevate our engineers, equipping you with the skills, training, and recognition to thrive, whether you want to deepen your technical expertise or progress your career.
What You'll Be Getting Stuck Into? You’ll join a highly skilled, collaborative team of Engineers focused on:
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM)
Continuous Improvement and Energy Efficiency Projects From diagnosing faults before they cause downtime to delivering long-term fixes and system upgrades, this is a hands-on, proactive role that plays a critical part in the success of our 24/7, high-speed, automated food manufacturing site.
What We're Looking For? We want talented engineers who are hungry to learn, grow and make an impact. Here’s what helps you rise to the top of the list:
Technically strong Multi Skilled Engineers, predominately electrically biased with mechanical skills (ideally in FMCG or high-volume manufacturing)
An apprenticeship, BTEC, HNC or similar engineering qualification
Experience with condition-based monitoring (thermal imaging, ultrasound, vibration analysis) is a bonus
Top-tier problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
A safety-first mindset, with good knowledge of H&S systems and legislation
A desire to develop, contribute, and take ownership in a team striving for operational excellence Extra Dough
A slice of the annual profits with our discretionary bonus scheme
Award-winning pension with generous company contributions
Holiday trading scheme – buy up to an extra week off per year
Life assurance, plus health & wellbeing support including physiotherapy and a 24/7 helpline
Continued personal and professional development through the Warburtons Engineering Academy
Fully stocked kitchens (yes – crumpets, teacakes, and more)
Discounts for you and your family through our Extra Dough platform Sounds like the right mix? Then it’s time to bring your skills to the table.
Apply today and help shape the future of engineering at Warburtons – where tradition meets innovation, and every day is a fresh opportunity to rise.
We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do