Head Multi Skilled Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery firm in London is looking for a Head Multi Skilled Engineer to oversee machinery maintenance and team management. The role involves fault finding, preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a background in engineering, excellent communication skills, and experience in the food industry. Offering a salary of £65,000 per annum with additional benefits including holidays and gym access.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension in accordance with government guidelines

Uniform provided

Use of company gym

On-site parking

Free bread weekly

Qualifications

• Experience in the food industry.
• Good oral communication in English.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and maintenance of machinery.
• Adhere to health and safety standards.
• Manage a small team of 4.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-driven

Team management

Education

Previous engineering qualification

Job description

Job Title: Head Multi Skilled Engineer

Location: London (SW19)

Salary: £65,000 per annum

Job type: Full Time - Permanent. Working 5 Days per week. Position is 9 hours a day. (occasionally 6 days) (overtime may be required)

We are a busy bakery in SW19 who produce fresh & frozen bread products in fully automated plant, semi-automated and also by hand we pride ourselves on the high-quality products we make on a daily basis. We are looking to expand and want a Head Engineer with long term commitment to help achieve this.

The Role/Responsibilities

• Fault finding
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Adhere to all policies and practices as requested
• Working on ovens, mixing bagging and slicing machines
• Identify parts that are worn or broken to replace with Miller's core suppliers, ensuring comparable specifications
• Hands‑on approach
• Multi‑skilled
• Daily checks and maintenance
• Someone who can work independently
• Communication with other staff members
• Preventive maintenance
• Organised & proactive
• Point of contact for contractors when they arrive on site, sign in, complete inductions, health questionnaires
• Follow up work planning with production, keeping records
• Keeping up to date with health & safety
• Document new procedures and schedules
• Line & machine checks pre‑production
• Represent the department during external audits
• Walk the line during production checking parts & machines
• Motor replacing when required
• Welding
• Electrical work & any other duties relevant to the role.
• Managing a small team of 4
• Ordering parts & stock control

You will

• Have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate with a variety of different people
• Good English & oral communication
• Experience in the food industry
• Be self‑driven and motivated
• Have a sense of ownership and pride in your work

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous engineering qualification desirable

Why Millers?

• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension in accordance with the government guidelines
• We will supply uniform including footwear
• Use of company gym
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: £65,000.00 per year depending on experience plus overtime
• On-site parking
• Bread every week

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Service Engineer, Head Engineer, Lead Engineer may also be considered for this role.