Our client specialises in the production of a number of bakery products. Through their exceptionally high quality and standards, they remain a trusted name in British households.
Job Role & Key Responsibilities:
Provide hands-on, multi-skilled maintenance support within a high-volume bakery manufacturing environment, delivering effective shift cover to keep production running safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver reactive and planned maintenance across bakery processing and packing equipment
* Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime
* Support live production in a fast-paced, high-output environment
* Maintain and fault-find on bakery equipment including mixers, dividers, provers, ovens, conveyors, slicers, and wrapping machines
* Carry out electrical fault-finding on motors, sensors, drives, panels, and basic PLC systems
* Complete mechanical repairs including bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, and pneumatics
* Work in full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards
* Accurately record maintenance work and provide clear shift handovers
The Ideal Candidate will have:
* Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in food manufacturing or bakery environments
* Strong multi-skilled fault-finding capability (electrical & mechanical)
* Experience supporting live production during shift cover
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
* A flexible, reliable, and adaptable approach
Desirable Skills:
* Electrical or Mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
* PLC fault-finding experience
* Experience with high-speed FMCG or bakery equipment
* Food safety or health & safety training
Benefits Include:
* Flexible shift cover opportunities (days, nights, weekends)
* Short-term or ongoing contract options
* Immediate start for suitable candidates
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.