Electrical & Mechanical Engineer

Wm. Stephen (Bakers) Ltd.; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established bakery company in Dunfermline seeks a full-time Electrical & Mechanical Engineer. You will ensure smooth operations of bakery machinery and support installations and renovations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for collaboration. This dynamic role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, fostering growth in a heritage-rich environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay of £40k to £50k

Free lunch on shift

25% staff discount

Confidential Counselling

29 days holiday

Career Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong electrical engineering responsibilities.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly.
• Support installation of new machinery.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

City & Guilds Electrical Qualification

Job description

Job overview

Electrical & Mechanical Engineer — We’re looking for a full-time, permanent Electrical & Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Rosyth. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our operation, keeping our bakery’s production equipment running smoothly and ensuring our 16 retail shops stay up and thriving. With all our products made onsite, there’s plenty of machinery under one roof to keep you challenged, and no two days are ever the same. You’ll be part of a small but mighty team, maintaining the reliability, safety, and efficiency that keeps our business moving. You will carry out both reactive and planned maintenance across a variety of specialist machinery and systems, including ovens, conveyors, mixers, proofing systems, lighting, refrigeration and more.

What you’ll do

Working as part of the engineering team to eliminate production downtime and breakdowns, including predominantly electrical work with the ability to help with some mechanical work as well.

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical bakery and retail equipment
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance to reduce downtime
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimize production and sales disruption
• Support installation, commissioning and continuous improvement of new machinery
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and food hygiene standards
• Collaborate with engineering, operational, production and sales teams to enhance performance and efficiency
• Maintain accurate records and documentation

Hours

Full-time, 39 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7. As our business operates 24/7, shift patterns may include evenings, nights, and weekends on a rotational basis. On-call responsibilities are scheduled weekly across the team, with additional hours and flexibility occasionally required to support business needs. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, round-the-clock operation with varied working patterns to suit a continually evolving environment.

What you’ll need

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role with strong electrical engineering responsibilities
• City & Guilds Electrical Qualification (or equivalent)
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation
• Proven multi-skilled technical ability with strong problem-solving skills
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills
• Resilient under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines
• Full UK driving licence (no more than 3 penalty points)
• Physically able to work at height and handle heavy equipment

Desirable experience:

• +5 years’ bakery or food manufacturing experience
• Previous involvement with site improvement projects
• Previous experience in fault finding automated processes and systems e.g. PLCs, inverters and control panels

What you’ll receive

• Competitive pay in the region of £40k to £50k dependent on experience
• We offer free products to our employees on shift – lunch is on us!
• Gifts at special moments (Christmas, Length of Service, Weddings)
• Our staff referral scheme offers the potential to earn £150 each!
• Staff discount – you’ll get 20% off our products across all of our shops
• Free Confidential Counselling for mental health, money, legal or work matters
• Discounts at over 1,000 high street and online retailers such as Asda, Aldi, cinemas, holidays, etc
• 29 days holiday each year
• Career Development – We’re passionate about helping our people grow. That’s why we prioritise offering new opportunities to our existing team, supporting everyone to become the best version of themselves

Why join Stephens Bakery?

At Stephens Bakery, we’re not just baking - we’re baking history. As a proud 4th generation family business with over 150 years of heritage, we combine the best of traditional craft with a bold, modern vision for the future. We’re known for putting our customers first and pushing boundaries. From launching the first-ever bakery Jiffy Van and standalone bakery drive-thru, to pioneering partnerships with Coop, Scotmid, Morrisons, and independent retailers, innovation is at the heart of everything we do.

Ready to be our next engineer? Please complete the form and send us your CV highlighting how you meet our requirements.