Multi-Skilled Engineer

Brace's Bakery Ltd; Oakdale; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Brace’s Bakery Ltd in Croespenmaen, South Wales, is hiring a hands-on Multi-Skilled Engineer to join the Engineering team. You will carry out planned preventive maintenance, respond to equipment breakdowns, fault‑find across electrical and mechanical systems, and support continuous improvement across the site.

The role works 4 days on / 4 days off with 12‑hour shifts, and you will collaborate with Production, Hygiene and Operations to maximise machine availability while upholding health, safety

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the food industry.
• Proven multi-skilled engineering capability in an FMCG environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to maximise equipment availability.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults.
• Ensure equipment meets quality, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records.
• Support continuous improvement and engineering best practice.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

Manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Education

HNC in Mechatronics

Level 3 Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance

Job description

Brace’s Bakery | Croespenmaen, South Wales

Salary: £44,000 – £50,000 per year

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Shift Pattern: 4 days on / 4 days off – 2 days / 2 nights, 12-hour shifts

About Brace’s Bakery

Founded in 1902, Brace’s Bakery has grown to become one of Wales’ most recognised and trusted bakery brands.

Built on four generations of family heritage, we have earned a strong reputation for quality products, reliable service and operational excellence.

Now part of the Boparan Private Office portfolio, Brace’s Bakery is entering an exciting phase of growth and investment. From our production and distribution operations in South Wales, we supply a wide range of bakery products to major retailers and independent customers across the region.

As our business continues to grow, maintaining the reliability and efficiency of our production equipment has never been more important.

That's where our Engineering team comes in.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our Engineering team at our Croespenmaen site.

This is a hands-on role responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, responding to equipment breakdowns, fault-finding across electrical and mechanical systems, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the site.

Working closely with Production, Hygiene and Operational teams, you will play a key role in maximising equipment performance, improving reliability and ensuring compliance with health & safety, food safety and engineering standards.

You will be a proactive problem-solver, technically competent across both electrical and mechanical disciplines, and comfortable working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to maximise equipment availability and reliability.
• Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns and undertake electrical and mechanical fault-finding.
• Ensure all plant and equipment is operated and maintained safely and in accordance with Brace’s Bakery procedures.
• Work closely with Production, Hygiene and Operations teams to prioritise engineering tasks, minimise downtime and maximise machine availability.
• Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of all plant and equipment throughout the bakery.
• Use engineering documentation, equipment literature and the Engineering Library to support effective diagnosis and maintenance.
• Participate in daily and weekly examinations, inspections and maintenance routines.
• Support continuous improvement and the development of engineering best practice across the site.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, spares, inspections and other required documentation.
• Ensure all engineering work meets required quality, hygiene, food safety and health & safety standards.
• Ensure effective housekeeping and adopt a ‘clean as you go’ approach.
• Support the safe management of contractors and third‑party engineers working on site.
• Participate in shift handovers and ensure effective communication between engineering teams.
• Attend SIC and operational meetings where required and respond to agreed actions.
• Liaise with Shift Managers, Technical Managers, Production and other key members of the team regarding engineering, quality and hygiene issues.
• Ensure the engineering toolbox trolley is maintained to the required standard, including cleanliness and organisation.
• Complete required boiler checks and documentation on each shift.

Engineering & Maintenance

• Carry out both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults.
• Identify equipment that is not meeting required quality or hygiene standards and take appropriate action.
• Ensure equipment settings and maintenance activities comply with company procedures.
• Contribute to achieving maximum machine availability at the lowest practical cost.
• Maintain high engineering and maintenance standards across the bakery.
• Record and manage engineering spares correctly.
• Participate in the development of skills and engineering best practice.

Health, Safety, Quality & Food Safety

Health, safety, hygiene and food safety are fundamental to everything we do.

• Complying with all company health & safety procedures.
• Adhering to relevant statutory regulations and legislation affecting food production.
• Ensuring all engineering activities comply with Food Safety Procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping.
• Following all hygiene policies and procedures.
• Completing all required quality, hygiene and engineering documentation.
• Ensuring your working area is maintained in a clean and hygienic condition.
• Supporting effective safety and loss‑control programmes within the Engineering department.

What I’m Looking For

We are looking for an experienced engineer who combines strong technical ability with a practical, team-focused approach.

• Proven experience in a Multi‑Skilled Engineering role.
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance skills.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within the food industry.
• HNC in Mechatronics.
• Level 3 qualification in Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance.
• Excellent fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• A strong understanding of production and planning.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines.
• An understanding of quality, hygiene and food safety requirements.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A flexible approach and willingness to support new systems, processes and ideas.

The Shift Pattern

4 days on / 4 days off

The shift pattern consists of:

• 2 days → 2 nights → 4 days off
• 12-hour shifts

The role requires flexibility and a commitment to effective shift handovers and teamwork to ensure continuity across the Engineering department.

Why Join Brace’s?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Welsh bakery business with more than 120 years of family heritage.

Our Engineering team is central to the success of our production operation. Your work will directly contribute to keeping our bakery running safely, efficiently and reliably, ensuring we can continue producing the products our customers know and love.

If you are an experienced Multi‑Skilled Engineer looking for a hands‑on role within a busy food manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.