Bakery & Retail Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer

Birds; Southern Downs Regional; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks holiday

Staff discount

Weekly pay + on-call

Job summary

Birds in Derby is seeking a Maintenance Engineer (electrically biased) to maintain bakery equipment and support both the main site and retail stores. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the role covers 45 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday 6am–3:30pm, with on-call duties and extra pay.

You will respond to equipment breakdowns, carry out planned maintenance, install and commission new equipment, and work with suppliers and other departments to improve safety, efficiency, and uptime across

Qualifications

• Time-served, electrically biased multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, ideally with experience in the food or FMCG industry.
• 17th or 18th Edition Electrical Qualification (desirable)
• Experience leading and/or commissioning engineering projects
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles, ideally within a food production environment
• Food Hygiene Certificate (minimum Foundation level preferred)
• Health & Safety qualification, such as IOSH Working Safely or equivalent (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns across the bakery and retail stores, ensuring minimal disruption
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks on schedule
• Inspect and maintain electrical and mechanical systems for safety and efficiency
• Take a proactive approach to reduce downtime and prevent recurring issues
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs and daily activity reports
• Support the installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment in the bakery and retail stores
• Assist the projects team with store refits, bakery upgrades, and new machinery initiatives
• Keep up to date with the latest technical developments
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on machinery and equipment when required
• Provide flexible, cross-functional support to both bakery and retail teams
• Cover planned and unplanned absences across multiple locations
• Help reduce reliance on external contractors by providing in-house engineering support
• Work collaboratively with all departments to resolve issues efficiently
• Ensure all work meets legislative, food safety, and engineering standards
• Follow Engineering Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times
• Champion Health & Safety and Food Safety best practices
• Conduct inspections to maintain compliance and a safe working environment
• Keep the Engineering Manager informed of significant maintenance issues
• Build strong working relationships with suppliers, contractors, and service partners
• Collaborate across departments to promote teamwork and efficiency

Skills

Time management

Manufacturing processes

Communication skills

Analytical skills

IT skills

Education

17th/18th Edition Electrical

Food Hygiene Certificate

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

Birds in Derby is seeking a Maintenance Engineer (electrically biased) to maintain bakery equipment and support both the main site and retail stores. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the role covers 45 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday 6am–3:30pm, with on-call duties and extra pay.

You will respond to equipment breakdowns, carry out planned maintenance, install and commission new equipment, and work with suppliers and other departments to improve safety, efficiency, and uptime across