Maintenance Engineer (Electrically biased)

Birds; Southern Downs Regional; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks holiday per year

Staff discount

On-call allowance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Birds is seeking a Maintenance Engineer (Electrically biased) to ensure reliable operation of bakery equipment across our main site and retail stores. You will respond to breakdowns, perform PPM, and drive safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

You will be part of a collaborative engineering team, with opportunities to lead projects and implement continuous improvement initiatives while working on modern bakery and retail equipment.

Qualifications

• Time-served, electrically biased maintenance engineer with FMCG/food environment preferred.
• Experience leading/commissioning engineering projects.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdowns across bakery and retail locations.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on schedule.
• Inspect electrical and mechanical systems for safety and efficiency.
• Support installations, testing, and commissioning of new equipment.

Skills

Electrical bias

Maintenance

Project leadership

Problem solving

Communication

IT skills

Education

Time-served maintenance apprenticeship

17th/18th Edition Electrical

Food Hygiene Certificate

IOSH / Safety qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office & Teams

Job description

Careers Maintenance Engineer (Electrically biased)

Maintenance Engineer (Electrically biased)

Job title: Maintenance Engineer

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6am – 3:30pm (45 hours per week)

Salary: £40,500.00 per year

The position includes on-call duties with additional pay.

Location

Head Office, Ascot Drive, Derby, DE24 8GN, UK

Employment Type

Full-time

Hours

45 p/w

Salary

£38,000 p/y

Purpose

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, as an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving bakery equipment to ensure smooth production and retail operations. You will support both our main bakery site and retail stores, driving efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Maintenance & Repairs

• 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

Equipment & Projects

• 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

Operational Support

• 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

Compliance & Safety

• 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

Communication & Coordination

• 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

Experience

• Strong time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes and their impact on efficiency, quality, materials, and equipment
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively at all levels
• Strong listening skills and openness to feedback and continuous improvement
• Logical, methodical approach to problem-solving
• Proven people management and team leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Teams, and experience with ERP systems
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with attention to detail
• Well-organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively

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)

Benefits

• 4 weeks holiday per year, increasing incrementally to 5 weeks holiday (after 5 years continuous service) plus Bank Holidays
• Staff discount
• Competitive weekly pay and on-call allowance
• Opportunity to work on modern bakery and retail equipment
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 helpline and wellness app).
• Employee of the month rewards.
• Long Service awards.