Maintenance Engineer

Geary's Bakeries Ltd; Sileby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery company in Sileby is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure effective operations and adherence to regulatory standards. This role involves managing preventative maintenance, diagnosing issues, and supporting food safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have a level 3 engineering qualification and experience in FMCG. The company offers comprehensive training and benefits including a cashback scheme and free bread.

Benefits

BUPA Cashback scheme

Death in Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Free delicious bread

Referral bonus up to £500

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance systems in FMCG.
• Experience with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance on bakery equipment.
• Ensure all equipment meets food safety regulations.
• Support audits and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

PPM systems knowledge

GMP understanding

Mechanical expertise

Electrical knowledge

Flexible working

Education

Recognised level 3 engineering qualification

Tools

Holistech CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Engineer
Shift: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week (with flexibility / occasional night shift cover with fair notice).
Location: Geary's Bakeries Ltd | Barrow Upon Soar | LE12 8LD

The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer in our bakery, you will play a key role in delivering planned maintenance (PPMs), taking full ownership of GMP standards across the department, and acting as the bridge between engineering and operations for asset care. Your responsibilities combine elements of mechanical, electrical, and sometimes automation engineering, all within the strict regulatory standards of the food industry (e.g. HACCP, GMP, FDA, etc.)

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) on bakery production equipment to minimise downtime and ensure asset reliability.
• Take ownership of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in the engineering function, ensuring maintenance activities always support food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards.
• Act as the asset care lead, working closely with operations to improve equipment reliability and drive continuous improvement.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic issues.
• Repair and replace faulty parts or equipment with minimal downtime.
• Rapidly respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize production interruptions.
• Ensure all equipment meets food safety regulations (e.g., GMP, HACCP).
• Support audits and inspections by maintaining documentation and equipment standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and service records.
• Use Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for scheduling and logging.
• Report incidents, maintenance activities, and improvement suggestions.
• Work closely with production supervisors, QA/QC, and other engineers.
• Train machine operators on basic maintenance and safety practices.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and service technicians.
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment.
• Assist in factory upgrades, process changes, and layout modifications.
• Evaluate equipment for obsolescence and recommend replacements.

About Us

At Geary's, we're on a crusade to make proper bread more accessible to more people. We're passionate about re-imagining the way Great Britain thinks about their everyday loaf. This passion is at the heart of everything we do, and have done, since 1906.

We are 'born and bread' in Leicestershire and proud of our long-standing heritage. Today, we operate from two sites on a 24/7 operation. We're made up of over 200 people: a friendly, diverse, and outgoing team, passionate about making a difference to the bakery industry.

We provide full training and support, and the chance to learn new skills from some of the best master bakers in the country. We invest in those who are committed to our craft and offer great opportunities to develop into supervisory and management roles.

Our brilliant benefits include BUPA Cashback scheme, Death in Service, a Cycle to Work scheme and free delicious bread! Plus, if you refer a friend to join our team, you could earn up to £500!

About You

At Geary's, we look for people who show up every day to do their best. We're a passionate, friendly team and look for the same qualities in our new recruits. We firmly believe your attitude and approach is just as important (if not, more so) than the skills and experience on your CV.

What we're looking for:

• Recognised level 3 engineering qualification (electrical, mechanical, or multi-skilled).
• Strong knowledge of PPM systems and asset care within a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Good understanding of GMP, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Experience with Holistech CMMS or similar beneficial.
• Flexible approach to working hours

Desirable but not essential:

• Previous experience in the food manufacturing or bakery sector preferred.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, at point of interview, and for the tenure of employment contract. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK

Geary's is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.