Overview of role
Company: Allied Bakeries
Location: Belfast
Annual Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on experience
Closing Date: 9 July 2026
There are plenty of reasons why this is a great place to work, and here are just a few of the benefits for you:
* 25 days leave plus 8 Bank Hols
* Onsite parking
* Pension - matched employer pension contributions of up to 10% & Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme a free and confidential support service for employees including counselling, financial guidance, relationship and legal advice
* Cycle to work scheme
* Extra Slice company discount scheme which provides great savings at more than 500 businesses/outlets, including Asda, Tesco, Currys & Argos
You will support the Engineering Manager to lead the on-site engineering team, manage workloads and drive performance. You will oversee daily breakdowns, mentor staff and collaborate with production and the quality team to hit targets.
Key Accountabilities
* Ensure optimum plant and equipment efficiency while minimising downtime.
* Responsible for the people agenda including communication, performance management, training and development.
* Optimise maintenance management procedures and PPM schedules to improve site performance.
* Develop cost reduction initiatives and undertake small capital projects as required.
* Conduct root cause analysis for major or repeating breakdowns and train the team to do the same.
* Work closely with production staff to achieve daily targets and update them on engineering tasks.
* Enforce site rules, health and safety procedures, and control measures for contractors and visitors, including issuing permits.
* Coach and mentor your team, managing holidays, absences and any disciplinary issues.
* Provide technical support to the team and keep the Engineering Manager informed of significant health and safety or production issues.
* Working cross functionally to ensure that the engineering function works within an integrated manufacturing team and ensuring the maximum availability of assets
* Ensure an environment and culture of safe working practices
* Track Engineering KPI’s and develop action plans to attain targets and improvement
* Cover for Site Engineering Manager
The Right Person
* 3 - 5 years experience of managing a team gained within a manufacturing environment
* Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g., Engineering Degree, HND in a relevant engineering discipline, Time served Apprenticeship).
* Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
* Specific understanding of the requirements of Health and Safety Regulations/Legislation directly relating to engineering.
* Excellent Project and Cost Management skills
* Experience of the change management process and working with new technologies
* Experience of working in a FMCG Production environment is desirable