Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Hertfordshire

Synergi Search & Select Ltd; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery producer in the UK is seeking an experienced maintenance engineer. You will be responsible for performing preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment. The ideal candidate has NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, strong fault-finding skills in electrical systems, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include a generous pension scheme, excellent holiday package, and health benefits.

Benefits

Excellent holiday package

Generous pension scheme

Discounted company products

Subsidised canteen

Cycle to work scheme

Health and wellness benefits

Death in service benefit

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Flexible working policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Electrically qualified with a strong electrical bias.
• Experience in multi-skilled maintenance role.
• Comfortable with 3-phase motors and PLC fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance across bakery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimize downtime.
• Work collaboratively to ensure equipment reliability.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Interpreting wiring diagrams

Working with control panels

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

BTEC or City & Guilds Level 3

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

• Carry out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a bakery production environment (ovens, mixers, packaging lines, gearboxes, pumps)
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults, minimising production downtime
• Interpret and work from electrical diagrams and technical drawings
• Support mechanical breakdowns and assist the wider team with multi-skilled engineering tasks
• Fault-find and troubleshoot electrical systems including inverters, motors, and PLCs (preferably Siemens)
• Ensure all work complies with health & safety standards and internal maintenance procedures
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and production staff to ensure equipment reliability and optimal performance
• Take part in continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency and plant uptime
• Undergo ongoing technical training and development

The ideal candidate

• Electrically qualified: NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (essential)
• Proven experience working in a multi-skilled maintenance role with strong electrical bias
• Confident in electrical fault finding, interpreting wiring diagrams, and working with control panels
• Comfortable with 3-phase motors, inverters, and PLC fault finding (preferably Siemens)
• Familiar with working in FMCG or fast-paced industrial settings
• A flexible team player with good problem-solving and communication skills
• Willing and able to complete an electrical competency test during the interview process

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience in food, FMCG, or packaging industries
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, automation, and controls
• Experience with STAR-DELTA circuits, current flow analysis, and component troubleshooting
• Additional mechanical knowledge (gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, etc.)
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight production schedules

Benefits include

• Excellent holiday package, including fair balance for 4 on / 4 off shifts
• Generous pension scheme
• Discounted company products
• Subsidised canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellness benefits (Simply Health discounts on dental, optical, etc.)
• Death in service benefit (up to 4x salary)
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Flexible and family-friendly working policies
• Employee Assistance Programme - confidential advice and support
• Save the Children charity partnership opportunities
• Free onsite parking and excellent public transport links

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