Multi Skilled Engineer

Premier Foods; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 47,302 - 63,996; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Subsidised Canteen

Onsite Company Shop

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Sharesaver Scheme

Discounts Portal

EAP Portal

Cycle to Work Scheme

18 days annual leave

Job summary

Premier Foods’ Stoke-on-Trent Mr Kipling bakery invites applications for a Multi Skilled Engineer. You’ll join a small team, reporting to the Engineering Manager on shifts that run 12-hour days and nights on a 4x4 cycle, with potential overtime to meet production needs.

You’ll support design, installation and commissioning, ensure equipment runs efficiently to high quality, and mentor colleagues while pushing continuous improvement and right‑first‑time maintenance across the site.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (ONC/HNC).
• Experience in automated manufacturing environments and working with electrical/mechanical drawings.
• Willingness to work a 4x4 shift pattern with potential overtime.

Responsibilities

• Advise on design, installation and commissioning of projects and small initiatives.
• Ensure plant and equipment operate to high quality and efficiency standards.
• Support training of engineers and improve knowledge of automated machinery.
• Maximise utilisation of equipment to hit KPIs and safety/quality policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement for quality, safety and waste reduction.
• Support shift maintenance strategy towards proactive, Right First Time approach.

Skills

Automated manufacturing experience

Mechanical skills

Electrical/electronic troubleshooting

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship / ONC/HNC

Level 3 Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Electrical schematics

Mechanical drawings

Job description

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £55,649.36 per annum

Based: Stoke Bakery, Mr Kipling manufacturer, ST4 6PH

Shift Pattern: 4 x 4 shift working (12 hours), 2 days and 2 nights on rotation (42 hour week), with some flexibility required as there could be overtime needed.

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6PH

Our Mr Kipling bakery in Stoke on Trent has an exciting opportunity for a Multi Skilled Engineer to join their team. The site produces the nations favourite Mr Kipling Cakes such as Cherry Bakewell’s and Angel Slices. You will be part of a team of six, reporting directly to an Engineering Manager on each shift.

Are you interested in.

• Proactive maintenance and inspection work AND proactive continuous improvement
• Exposure to a rich variety of engineering equipment and processes
• Automation experience; exposure to cutting-edge equipment and machinery
• A collaborative relationship between engineers and operations
• Career progression routes – into supervisor and management or cross-functionally
• Joining a multi-site business that places high emphasis on employee support

What you’ll be doing:

• Advise and assist the design, installation and commissioning of projects and small initiatives
• Ensure that plant and equipment systems perform to manufacture product efficiently to high quality standards
• Assist with training and support of non-electrically biased engineers and electrical engineers wishing to improve their knowledge of automated machinery
• Support the engineering and manufacturing functions ensuring maximum utilisation of engineering equipment to achieve KPIs and optimal line efficiency within the company safety, quality & environmental policies
• Contribute to and help implement continuous improvement, to enhance quality, safety, efficiency and waste reduction
• Helping to transform the engineering maintenance strategy from a breakdown philosophy to a Right First Time, proactive philosophy

What we need from you:

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification in engineering for example – Level 3 Electrical/electronic engineering or similar
• Previous experience of automated manufacturing environments. A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic technical manuals & drawings

What we offer:

• Salary of £55,649 per annum
• 18 days annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised Canteen
• Onsite Company Shop
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Sharesaver Scheme
• Discounts Portal
• EAP Portal
• Cycle to Work Scheme

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.