The Bread Factory is the UK’s leading artisan bakery. We make award‑winning bread, pastries, and cakes, and supply London’s Michelin restaurants, prestigious hotels, and Buckingham Palace. We bake by hand with natural ingredients, insist on the finest, and use time‑honoured techniques and decades‑old starters to deliver exceptional quality.
What You’ll Do
* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
* Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults (bearings, motors, mixers, provers, control panels, etc.).
* Maintain and improve equipment performance to minimise downtime.
* Keep accurate records using CMMS and manage spare parts inventory.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, food safety, and regulatory standards.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
About You
* 2+ years engineering experience in food manufacturing.
* Skilled in both mechanical and electrical maintenance.
* Knowledge of OEE, HACCP, and safe systems of work.
* Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to prioritise in a fast‑paced environment.
Whats in it for you?
* Competitive pay earn a fair wage for the important work you do.
* Grow with us – clear career progression and ongoing training to help you reach your full potential.
* Tasty perks – enjoy freshly baked products during your shift, and take some home to share. Staff discounts 40‑50% off at The Bread Factory and GAILs Bakery.
* Your wellbeing matters – access to our 24/7 GP helpline, free eye tests, and a dedicated wellness centre.
* Flex your time – buy or sell holiday, take a career break, and enjoy family leave options.
* Stay supported – childcare nursery scheme and tech purchase schemes to pension contributions and mortgage advice.
* Get rewarded – refer‑a‑friend bonuses, long service holidays, and exclusive platform discount’s.
* Move smart – Cycle to Work scheme and gym memberships to help you stay active.
Location
Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BU
Shift
4 days on x 4 days off from 6am‑6pm
Our Care Values
We Care About Job Well‑Done
Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.
We Care About Baking
At The Bread Factory all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.
We Care About Each Other
We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.
We Care About Community
We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste, whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious, high‑quality food.
We Care About Nature
We’re committed to sustainability across our supply chain from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet.
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