Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - East London

Synergi Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery producer in Greater London is seeking a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to maintain and improve automated production systems. The ideal candidate has a time-served apprenticeship with an electrical bias and experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance. You will play a key role in supporting production targets, ensuring equipment reliability, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression within a high-performing engineering team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for career progression

Ongoing training and development

Supportive collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Proven ability to fault-find on automated systems and deliver engineering improvements.
• Strong multi-skilled background, especially in electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Enthusiastic about continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and improve automated production systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Lead improvement projects while ensuring safety standards are upheld.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Team collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Recognised time-served apprenticeship with electrical bias

HNC in Electrical 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.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, team‑focused approach.
• Enthusiasm for continuous improvement and working within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Desirable Skills:

• C&G #removed# 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