Multi-Skilled Engineer

The Bread Factory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

The Bread Factory in London is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to keep bakery equipment running smoothly. You will perform electrical and mechanical fault finding, routine maintenance, and respond to breakdowns, including out-of-hours calls, in a fast-paced production environment.

Required: NVQ3 or equivalent, BS7671 18th Edition; HNC preferred. CMMS experience, bakery machinery knowledge, and HACCP awareness are a plus.

Qualifications

• Electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience.
• Routine maintenance of bakery equipment and systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS and HAACP compliance.
• Willingness to work out-of-hours when required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Bakery machinery knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

BS7671 18th Edition (BS 7671:2008)

HNC (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

HAACP awareness

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