Location: Walthamstow, Greater London
💷 Salary: £62,401 per annum
⏰ Hours: 42 hours per week
🔄 Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off – rotating days and nights
(Days one week, nights the following week)
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer 🔧 to play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our bakery 🥖. This is a hands-on position requiring strong problem-solving skills, flexibility, and a proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement 📈.
Working across both day and night shifts 🌙☀️, you will be responsible for maintaining plant equipment and site services ⚙️, responding to breakdowns 🚨, and supporting site performance through reliability and efficiency improvements.
• 🔍 Diagnose and repair automation, electrical, and mechanical faults during breakdowns
• 🛠️ Deliver proactive and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime
• 📊 Support and implement the site engineering strategy
• 🚀 Lead and deliver continuous improvement projects on time and within budget
• 📉 Contribute to improved site performance through KPIs such as OEE and CCOs
• 🦺 Maintain and promote high standards of health and safety
• 🎓 Provide training, coaching, and technical support to operators and fellow engineers
• 🤝 Support wider site activities as required to ensure operational success
This list is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the role.
• 💬 Strong communication and teamwork skills
• 👩🏫 Proven experience in training and coaching others
• 💡 Enthusiastic, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement
• 🔄 Able to adapt to changing business requirements
• 🎓 Time-served multi skilled apprenticeship, supported by relevant experience
OR
• 📜 C&G 2346-03 Electro-technical Experienced Worker qualification
⭐ Desirable
• 🎓 HNC in Electrical, Automation, or Multi-Skilled Engineering
We believe in rewarding our people, and that’s why we offer an outstanding package of benefits, including:
🌟 💷 Competitive Salary: £62,401 per year
🌟 🏖️ 24 Days Annual Leave – Enjoy your well-earned breaks!
🌟 🔒 Up to 10% Employer Pension Contributions (including Life Assurance)
🌟 🛍️ ‘Extra Slice’ Benefits Scheme – Discounts at over 500 retailers, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, M&S, Curry’s, and more!
🌟 🚲 ⚡ Electric Car / Cycle to Work Scheme – Get a great bike or EV deal to support your commute
🌟 📞 Employee Assistance Programme – Free & confidential support for financial, legal, and personal matters
🌟 ❤️ Charitable Giving – Be part of our partnership with Save the Children and give back through payroll donations
🙌 Why Join Us?
✅ 🤝 A strong team culture – Be part of a friendly, supportive workforce that values safety and teamwork
✅ 🥖 A respected brand – Deliver products from well-loved brands like Kingsmill, Allinson’s, and Sunblest
✅ 📈 Opportunities for career progression – We’re committed to helping you grow and develop within our company