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Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods. ABF is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees in 56 countries. It has significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. Our sister companies in ABF UK Grocery produce products under many market‑leading household brands, including Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon & Silver Spoon.
We are proud of our brands: we make top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Allinson’s, Bürgen and Sunblest. You’ll know us best through our white, wholemeal and seeded market‑leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, and our delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and other bakery products.
The success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team. We are incredibly passionate about our business, but it isn’t for the faint‑hearted – it’s pacey and demanding so our people need to have a positive attitude and to want to work inclusively. We take massive pride in what we do, not least in how colleagues based in our bakeries and depots have one of the best safety performance records in the industry.
Overview Of Role
📍 Location: Allied Bakeries Stoke (Newcastle‑under‑Light)
🕙 Hours: 4 on 4 off, 2 days 2 nights (12 hour shifts)
💰 Salary: £52,886.22
We have an excellent career opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our team in Stoke. The role is varied and challenging, involving proactive and reactive maintenance, repairs and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant and site services of a major bakery.
What You'll Be Doing
* Focusing on safe working practices and site performance KPIs including OEE and CCOs.
* Diagnosing and correcting automation, electrical and mechanical issues to resolve breakdown situations.
* Ensuring our engineering strategy is delivered consistently.
* Delivering turn‑key improvement projects in a timely and cost‑efficient manner.
* Driving the performance of the Engineering function forward.
* Leading by example in Health and Safety, engaging others to always think and behave safely.
The Right Person
* A team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to train, coach and assist operators and other engineers.
* A Higher National Certificate (HNC) in an electrical, automation or multi‑skilled engineering discipline is desirable, supported by suitable experience.
* An enthusiastic and motivated individual, with a passion for continuous improvement, who is flexible and cooperative to meet business needs.
Why Join Us?
We know that our people are at the heart of our success. That’s why we offer:
* 24‑hour shift annual leave – time to relax and recharge!
* Annual Tool Allowance.
* Health & Wellbeing Support – access to a healthcare cash plan, free eye tests & more!
* Pension & Life Assurance – up to 10% employer contributions.
* Retail Discounts – save at Asda, Tesco, M&S, Currys & 500+ other retailers.
* Career Development – grow with us through development & training opportunities.
* Financial Wellbeing Support – affordable loans, free financial education & budgeting tools.
* Green Benefits – save up to 40% on an electric car or get a great deal on a bike.
* Loyalty rewards – we celebrate milestones with recognition and gifts.
* Recognition & Awards – your hard work won’t go unnoticed!
* Charitable Giving – support Save the Children through payroll donations.
Allied Bakeries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.
If you’re looking to develop your skills in a fast‑paced and diverse environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Allied Bakeries in Stoke and be part of a team that keeps things moving!
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