Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - East London

Synergi Search & Select Ltd; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery producer in Epping Forest is seeking a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to maintain and improve production systems. The role involves diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults, delivering proactive maintenance, and upholding safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in maintenance and a recognised electrical apprenticeship. Competitive salary and opportunities for career progression within an innovative engineering team are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for career progression

Ongoing training and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must have experience in fault-finding on automated systems.
• Experience in food manufacturing or similar environments is preferred.
• Strong understanding of KPIs and reliability practices.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults to minimise downtime.
• Deliver maintenance to support production targets.
• Lead and contribute to improvement projects.

Skills

Troubleshooting automated systems

Electrical and mechanical maintenance

Proactive maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

Recognised time-served apprenticeship with electrical bias

HNC in Electrical, Automation, or Multi-Skilled Engineering

Job description

Our client is one of the UK's leading bakery producers, known for crafting some of the nation's favourite bread and bakery products. Through their dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, they remain a trusted name in British households.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities

As a Multi‑Skilled Shift Engineer, you'll play a vital role in keeping our bakery operating efficiently across all shifts. You'll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving automated production systems while supporting continuous improvement and ensuring equipment reliability. This is a hands‑on position in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment where collaboration and quick thinking are key.

• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and automation faults to minimise downtime.
• Deliver proactive and reactive maintenance to support production targets.
• Implement engineering and maintenance strategies with consistency and accuracy.
• Lead and contribute to improvement projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Support operational performance through KPI targets such as OEE and efficiency metrics.
• Uphold all site safety standards and promote a safe working culture.
• Provide guidance and training to operators and junior engineers.
• Collaborate with production and other teams to drive performance and reliability.

The ideal candidate will have

• A recognised time‑served apprenticeship with an electrical bias (or equivalent qualification).
• Strong multi‑skilled background with both electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
• Proven ability to fault‑find on automated systems and deliver engineering improvements.

  Desirable Skills

  • C&G 2346-03 Electro‑technical or equivalent qualification.
  • HNC in Electrical, Automation, or Multi‑Skilled Engineering discipline.
  • Experience within food manufacturing, bakery, or FMCG environments.
  • Strong understanding of KPIs, reliability practices, and safe working procedures.

  Benefits include

  • Competitive salary.
  • Opportunities for career progression within a high‑performing engineering team.
  • Ongoing training and development to support personal and professional growth.
  • Supportive, collaborative environment focused on safety, efficiency, and innovation.

  If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below!