Multi-Skilled Engineer

The Bread Factory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday (pro-rata)

50% discount at GAIL’s

40% discount at The Bread Factory &amp

Job summary

The Bread Factory is seeking a qualified Maintenance Engineer to keep bakery equipment and plant in top condition. You will respond to breakdowns, perform PLC fault finding, and address issues raised by HAACP audits while supporting continuous improvement of line performance.

With a focus on safety, quality, and reliability, you will work on bakery machinery and use CMMS tools to track planned and reactive tasks. The role is on-site with shift patterns to cover day and night periods.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrically and mechanically with an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Prepared to obtain Electrical Installations BS7671:2008 (18th Edition) 2382-15.
• Ideally holds an HNC (Level 4) in electrical/mechanical engineering.
• Experience using CMMS and bakery machinery.
• HAACP awareness and OEE understanding.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and plant to ensure reliability.
• React to breakdowns quickly and efficiently.
• Perform PLC fault finding at input/output level.
• Address issues highlighted by HAACP audits.
• Respond to out-of-hours calls for breakdowns.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

NVQ Level 3

C&G 2330

18th Edition BS7671

HNC Level 4

Control/Instrumentation

OEE awareness

CMMS

Bakery machinery

HAACP awareness

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

NVQ Level 3

HNC Level 4

Tools

CMMS

Electrical test equipment

Multimeter

Job description

The Bread Factory is the UK's leading artisan bakery. Founded by Gail Meija in 1993, The Bread Factory, originally known as Gail Force, began by supplying some of London's most prestigious restaurants, including many with Michelin stars. More than three decades later, we continue to work closely with the best chefs, alongside grocers, foodservice partners and our own neighbourhood bakery, GAIL's.

The Bread Factory is synonymous with quality. We have been awarded more than 100 Great Taste Awards and have held a Royal Warrant since 2016, when it was first granted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In 2024, the warrant was renewed by His Majesty The King.

We source our ingredients thoughtfully, partnering with farmers and millers who align with our values. The result: delicious, carefully made baked goods that support a more sustainable and nutritious food system; bringing great bread to more tables every day.

Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing:

• Ensure that the equipment and plant are maintained.
• React to breakdowns quickly and efficiently.
• PLC fault finding to input and output level.
• Remedy issues highlighted by our in-house HAACP audits.
• Respond to out-of-hours calls for breakdowns.

Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you…

• Are a logical thinker with a proactive approach to resolving issues and faults.
• Electrically and mechanically skilled, an engineering-based NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification (C&G 2330 or similar).
• Qualified to (or be prepared to qualify to) Electrical Installations BS7671:2008 (2382-15) 18th Edition and upgrade as new Editions are released.
• Preferably holding an HNC (Level 4) or equivalent qualification in an electrical/mechanical engineering discipline and previous control/instrumentation experience would be highly desirable.
• Understand OEE and equipment performance metrics.
• Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) to record planned maintenance and reactive tasks.
• Experience with bakery machinery.
• Have HAACP awareness.
• Troubleshooting on electrical equipment is a must

Shift Times:

6 am- 6 pm & 6 pm-6 am: 2 days Day shift and 2 days Night shift on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern

What’s in it for you?

• Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends.
• 50% discount at GAIL’s and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets.
• 23 days holiday (pro-rata)
• Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants