Electrical & Mechanical Engineer - Stephens Bakery
Were looking for a full-time, permanent Electrical & Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Rosyth.
Location: Rosyth, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 4 September 2025
Category: Maintenance Jobs
Job Type: Full-time
Description
Electrical & Mechanical Engineer
Were looking for a full-time, permanent Electrical & Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Rosyth. In this role, youll be at the heart of our operation - keeping our bakerys production equipment running smoothly and ensuring our 16 retail shops stay up and thriving. With all our products made onsite, theres plenty of machinery under one roof to keep you challenged, and no two days are ever the same.
Youll be part of a small but mighty team, playing a vital role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and efficiency that keeps our business moving.
You will carry out both reactive and planned maintenance across a variety of specialist machinery and systems, including ovens, conveyors, mixers, proofing systems, lighting, refrigeration and more!
What Youll Do
* Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical bakery and retail equipment
* Deliver planned preventative maintenance to reduce downtime
* Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimize production and sales disruption
* Support installation, commissioning and continuous improvement of new machinery
* Ensure compliance with health, safety and food hygiene standards
* Collaborate with engineering, operational, production and sales teams to enhance performance and efficiency
* Maintain accurate records and documentation
Hours
Full-time, 39 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7. As our business operates 24/7, shift patterns may include evenings, nights, and weekends on a rotational basis. On-call responsibilities are scheduled weekly across the team, with additional hours and flexibility occasionally required to support business needs. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, round-the-clock operation, with varied working patterns to suit a continually evolving environment.
What Youll Need
Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
* 5+ years experience in a similar role with strong electrical engineering responsibilities
* City & Guilds Electrical Qualification (or equivalent)
* Solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation
* Proven multi-skilled technical ability with strong problem-solving skills
* A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills
* Resilient under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines
* Full UK driving licence (no more than 3 penalty points)
* Physically able to work at height and handle heavy equipment
It is desirable for you to also have experience in the following areas:
* +5 years bakery or food manufacturing experience
* Previous involvement with site improvement projects
* Previous experience in fault finding automated processes and systems e.g. PLCs, inverters and control panels
What Youll Receive
* Competitive pay in the region of £40k to £50k dependent on experience
* We offer free products to our employees on shift lunch is on us
* Gifts at special moments (Christmas, Length of Service, Weddings)
* Our staff referral scheme offers the potential to earn £150 each
* Staff discount - youll get 20% off our products across all of our shops
* Free Confidential Counselling for mental health, money, legal or work matters
* Discounts at over 1,000 high street and online retailers
* 29 days holiday each year
* Career development – Were passionate about helping our people grow, offering opportunities to advance within the company
Why Join Stephens Bakery?
At Stephens Bakery, were not just baking - were baking history. As a proud 4th generation family business with over 150 years of heritage, we combine traditional craft with a bold, modern vision. We prioritise customer focus and innovation to push boundaries.
Please complete the form and send us your CV highlighting how you meet our requirements.
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