Bakery Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer — 4 on/4 off

Hovis Bakeries; Greater London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

24 Days Annual Leave

Employer Pension Contributions up to 十

Electric Car / Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Charitable Giving

Job summary

Hovis Bakeries is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to maintain bakery plant equipment and site services across day and night shifts. The role involves diagnosing faults, performing repairs, and driving continuous improvement to maximise uptime.

Working a 42-hour week with a 4 on/4 off rotating pattern, you will contribute to site performance using KPIs and uphold safety standards while supporting training for operators and fellow engineers.

Qualifications

• 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: HNC in Electrical, Automation, or Multi-Skilled Engineering.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Training and coaching

Proactive

Continuous improvement

Apprenticeship

Education

HNC in Electrical, Automation, or Multi-Skilled Engineering

Job description

Hovis Bakeries is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to maintain bakery plant equipment and site services across day and night shifts. The role involves diagnosing faults, performing repairs, and driving continuous improvement to maximise uptime.

Working a 42-hour week with a 4 on/4 off rotating pattern, you will contribute to site performance using KPIs and uphold safety standards while supporting training for operators and fellow engineers.