Multi Skilled Engineer

Premier Foods; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British food manufacturer in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer to join their team at a bakery. The role involves maintenance, support for engineering functions, and continuous improvement efforts. Candidates should have a recognized engineering qualification and experience in automated environments. The position offers a competitive salary, diverse engineering challenges, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

18 days annual leave

7.5% contributory pension

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Previous experience of automated manufacturing environments.
• A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic technical manuals & drawings.

Responsibilities

• Advise on design, installation, and commissioning of projects.
• Ensure systems perform efficiently to high quality standards.
• Support training of engineers wanting to improve knowledge.

Skills

Proactive maintenance and inspection work

Automation experience

Understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic technical manuals

Education

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship

ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification in engineering

Job description

Overview

Role: Multi Skilled Engineer

Date: 7 Oct 2025

Location: Stoke, GB

Salary: £53,508 per annum (note: salary stated may vary by source; see posting)

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). There may be some overtime required.

Our Mr Kipling bakery in Stoke on Trent has an exciting opportunity for a Multi Skilled Engineer to join their team. The site produces 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.

You'll be working a shift pattern of 2 x 12 hour days, 2 x 12 hour nights, then 4 off.

You will be 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

You will be required to:

• 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 in order 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
• Help 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 (e.g., Level 3 Electrical/Electronic engineering or similar)
• Previous experience of automated manufacturing environments
• A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic technical manuals & drawings

The benefits package for this role includes 18 days’ annual leave, a 7.5% contributory pension, an employee assistance program plus more!

A great British food company

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 90% of British households.

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.