Bakery Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer (4-on/4-off)

Hovis Bakeries; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Pension contributions (up to 10%)

Extra Slice discounts

Employee assistance programme

Charitable giving

Strong team culture

Respected brand

Career progression

Job summary

Hovis Bakeries is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to join our bakery operations. This hands-on role covers day and night shifts on a 4-on/4-off pattern, focusing on maintaining plant equipment and site services, responding to breakdowns, and driving reliability improvements.

You will diagnose faults, deliver proactive maintenance, and lead continuous improvement projects while upholding safety standards and supporting operators and fellow engineers.

Qualifications

• Hands-on role requiring maintenance experience and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train and coach operators and fellow engineers.
• Flexible to work day and night shifts with a proactive approach to maintenance.

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

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Training & coaching

Continuous improvement

Education

C&G 2346-03 electro-technical

ONC in Electrical/Automation

Apprenticeship

Job description

Hovis Bakeries is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to join our bakery operations. This hands-on role covers day and night shifts on a 4-on/4-off pattern, focusing on maintaining plant equipment and site services, responding to breakdowns, and driving reliability improvements.

You will diagnose faults, deliver proactive maintenance, and lead continuous improvement projects while upholding safety standards and supporting operators and fellow engineers.