Description
Company About Us:
Founded by former Michelin-starred chef Paul Rhodes in
2003, Paul Rhodes Bakery has built a strong reputation as the go-to supplier of
quality handcrafted sourdoughs, cakes and pastries in the capital. Paul’s
ambition when he started the bakery was simple: to provide London’s busy chefs
with the best handcrafted bread, made from the finest ingredients possible and
traditional techniques.
Today, as the bakery heads towards twenty-five years in
business, the goal remains the same and this ambition underpins everything we
do. We have both a wholesale business supplying some of London’s top
restaurants, hotels, cafés, and entertainment venues, as well as our local
retail bakery shop which is based a ten minute walk up the road, in Greenwich
Market.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented
individuals to join our team and contribute to our success. At Paul Rhodes
Bakery, we believe in nurturing talent. By joining our company, you’ll have the
chance to work with experienced professionals, learn valuable skills, and be
part of a friendly, supportive environment.
Role Overview:
Paul Rhodes Bakery is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled
Maintenance Engineer to take ownership of all engineering and
maintenance activity across our London bakery operations.
This is a standalone, multidisciplinary role,
acting as the central point of control for mechanical, electrical, plumbing,
and general hands-on maintenance. You will be supported by an existing handyman
and electrician, but accountability for engineering standards, priorities, and
performance will sit firmly with you.
This role is not purely reactive. While rapid response to
breakdowns is essential, the successful candidate will play a key role in shifting
the business towards a proactive, preventative maintenance culture, aligned
with the operational demands of food production.
You will report directly to the Head of Production and sit
as part of the wider management team.
Key Responsibilities
● Own and manage all
maintenance and engineering activity across the bakery
● Respond promptly
to mechanical and electrical breakdowns, systematically fault-finding and
identifying root cause
● Design,
implement, and manage a robust planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
schedule
● Maintain
production equipment to ensure it operates safely, efficiently, and reliably
● Diagnose and
repair faults across bakery machinery including mixers, dividers, provers,
ovens, refrigeration, glazing machines, flow-wrap machines, slicing machines,
conveyors, motors, control panels, and pneumatic systems
● Identify
recurring issues and implement long-term engineering solutions rather than
short-term fixes
● Work closely with
Production management team to plan maintenance activity and minimise
downtime
● Use maintenance
management software called MaintainX for tracking and managing all tasks
● Understand and monitor
equipment performance metrics, including overall equipment effectiveness
● Own and maintain
the on-site workshop to a high standard
● Manage spare
parts inventory, ordering, and budget control
● Act as point of
contact for external contractors and equipment suppliers
● Support
installation, commissioning, and modification of new or upgraded equipment
● Ensure all work
complies with food safety, health & safety, and statutory requirements
● Maintain clear
communication with the Head of Production and wider management team on site
issues and risks
Key Requirements:
Experience & Background
● Proven experience
as a Maintenance Engineer within food manufacturing, bakery, or FMCG
environments
● Bakery experience
is highly desirable; strong food production experience is essential
● Minimum 2+
years’ experience in a multi-skilled maintenance engineering role
● Confident working independently
and prioritising workload without day-to-day supervision
Technical Skills
● Strong electrical
and mechanical fault-finding capability
● Ability to read and
interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and pneumatic drawings
● Experience with
preventative and reactive maintenance methodologies
● Familiarity with
maintenance management systems
● Strong
troubleshooting capability on electrical equipment
● Knowledge of
HACCP principles and food safety requirements
Package:
* Location: London
based: Lassell St, Greenwich, SE10 9PJ;
* Positon:
Full-time, Permanent. Site Based
Benefits:
* Free
& Discounted Bakery Products: Take home the freshest bread, pastries,
and more every day.
* Shop
Discount: Enjoy exclusive employee discounts on all products at our
Greenwich shop.
* Free
Birthday cake of your choice.
* Company
Events: Join your colleagues for fun summer / winter social events.
* Referral
Bonus: Earn a £500 bonus for bringing new talent into our growing team.
* Cycle
to Work Scheme: Convenient commuting options for you.
* Additional
holiday allowance to reward length of service.
* Paid
breaks.
Paul Rhodes is committed to a diverse and inclusive
workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender,
gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age,
or other legally protected status. As part of this commitment, we strive to
provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them
to access the hiring process. For individuals who would like to request accommodation
throughout the hiring process, please contact HR at: hr@paulrhodesbakery.com