Retail Maintenance Engineer - Electrically Biased

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

Careers Retail Maintenance Engineer - Electrically Biased

Retail Maintenance Engineer - Electrically Biased

Job title: Maintenance Engineer

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 6am - 3:30pm (45 hours per week)

Location: Head Office, Ascot Drive, Derby, DE24 8GN (travel to retail stores will be required)

Salary: £38,000.00 – £40,529.00 per year (depending on experience)

The position includes on-call duties with additional pay.

Location

Head Office, Ascot Drive, Derby, DE24 8GN

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.

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

Shifts

Tuesday to Saturday 6am to 3:30pm

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 detailWell-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