Multi-Skilled Engineer (Day Based)

Warburtons; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-related bonus

Pension plan

Holiday trading scheme

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing support

Engineering Academy

Fully stocked kitchens

Staff discounts

Job summary

Warburtons is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer for day-based shifts at Bolton Bakery. The role focuses on planned maintenance, RCA, and CBM to drive continuous improvement and energy efficiency across high-volume lines.

You will be part of a team delivering operational excellence with a strong safety culture and opportunities for development through the Warburtons Engineering Academy.

Qualifications

• Technically strong multi-skilled engineer, electrically biased with mechanical skills.
• Apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Experience with condition-based monitoring is a bonus.
• Top-tier problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Safety-first mindset with good knowledge of HS systems and legislation.
• Desire to develop, contribute, and take ownership in a team striving for operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM).
• Continuous Improvement and Energy Efficiency Projects.

Skills

Electrical bias

Mechanical skills

FMCG experience

Engineering apprenticeship

Vibration analysis

Thermal imaging

Ultrasound

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

BTEC/HNC or equivalent

Tools

Condition-based monitoring

Job description

At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations' worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 150 years.

Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well‑being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.

Role: Multi‑Skilled Engineer (Day Based)

Location: Bolton Bakery

Shift Pattern: Days only

Hours: 4 on 4 off

Salary: £50,472 + Overtime + Annual Profit-Related Bonus

Why Join Us?

At Warburtons, engineering isn’t just about keeping the lines running – it’s about driving the future of baking. With a strong Northern heritage and a forward‑thinking mindset, we blend traditional values with cutting‑edge technology to stay ahead of the game. That’s why we’re embracing next‑generation automation and technological engineering gains, with a bold vision to become world‑class.

What You’ll Be Getting Stuck Into

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Condition‑Based Monitoring (CBM)
• Continuous Improvement and Energy Efficiency Projects

What We’re Looking For?

• Technically strong Multi Skilled Engineers, predominately electrically biased with mechanical skills (ideally in FMCG or high‑volume manufacturing)
• An apprenticeship, BTEC, HNC or similar engineering qualification
• Experience with condition‑based monitoring (thermal imaging, ultrasound, vibration analysis) is a bonus
• Top‑tier problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills
• A safety‑first mindset, with good knowledge of H&S systems and legislation
• A desire to develop, contribute, and take ownership in a team striving for operational excellence

Extra Dough

• A slice of the annual profits with our discretionary bonus scheme
• Award‑winning pension with generous company contributions
• Holiday trading scheme– buy up to an extra week off per year
• Life assurance, plus health & wellbeing support including physiotherapy and a 24/7 helpline
• Continued personal and professional development through the Warburtons Engineering Academy
• Fully stocked kitchens (yes– crumpets, teacakes, and more)
• Discounts for you and your family through our Extra Dough platform

We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do