Multi Skilled Shift Engineer

Hovis Bakeries; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £62,401 per year

24 Days Annual Leave

Up to 10% Employer Pension

Extra Slice benefits scheme

Electric Car / Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Charitable Giving

Job summary

Successfactors is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer for a bakery environment in the UK. The role covers day and night shifts with 42 hours per week and a 4-on/4-off pattern. You will maintain plant equipment, respond to breakdowns, and drive reliability improvements across site operations.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on maintenance experience, strong teamwork, and a proactive, continuous-improvement mindset. Competitive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Proven multi-skilled engineering capability with hands-on maintenance skills.
• Relevant electrical/automation qualifications as listed above.
• Experience in training and coaching maintenance staff.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair automation, electrical, and mechanical faults during breakdowns.
• Deliver proactive and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Support and implement the site engineering strategy.
• Lead and deliver continuous improvement projects on time and within budget.
• Contribute to site KPIs such as OEE and CCOs.
• Maintain high health and safety standards.
• Provide training and technical support to operators and colleagues.
• Support wider site activities to ensure operational success.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Coaching others

Problem solving

Multi-skilled engineering

Education

C&G 2346-03 Electro-technical Experienced Worker

HNC in Electrical/Automation/Multi-Skilled Eng

Tools

Industrial automation tools

Job description

Requisition ID4279-Posted05/10/2026- Region (1) - Job Category (1) -Permanent-Full Time- Company (1)

Hours:42 hours per week
Shift Pattern:4 on / 4 off – rotating days and nights
(Days one week, nights the following week)

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivatedMulti-Skilled Shift Engineer to play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our bakery. This is a hands-on position requiring strong problem-solving skills, flexibility, and a proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.

Working across both day and night shifts, you will be responsible for maintaining plant equipment and site services, responding to breakdowns, and supporting site performance through reliability and efficiency improvements.

Key Accountabilities

• Diagnose and repair automation, electrical, and mechanical faults during breakdowns
• Deliver proactive and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime
• Support and implement the site engineering strategy
• Lead and deliver continuous improvement projects on time and within budget
• Contribute to improved site performance through KPIs such as OEE and CCOs
• Maintain and promote high standards of health and safety
• Provide training, coaching, and technical support to operators and fellow engineers
• Support wider site activities as required to ensure operational success

This list is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the role.

Key Ingredients for Success

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Proven experience in training and coaching others
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement
• Able to adapt to changing business requirements
• Time-served multi skilled apprenticeship, supported by relevant experience

OR

• C&G 2346-03 Electro-technical Experienced Worker qualification
• HNC in Electrical, Automation, or Multi-Skilled Engineering

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive Salary: £62,401 per year
• 24 Days Annual Leave– Enjoy your well-earned breaks!
• Up to 10% Employer Pension Contributions (including Life Assurance)
• ‘Extra Slice’ Benefits Scheme– Discounts at over 500 retailers, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, M&S, Curry’s, and more!
• Electric Car / Cycle to Work Scheme– Get a great bike or EV deal to support your commute
• Employee Assistance Programme– Free & confidential support for financial, legal, and personal matters
• Charitable Giving– Be part of our partnership with Save the Children and give back through payroll donations

Why Join Us?

• A strong team culture– Be part of a friendly, supportive workforce that values safety and teamwork
• A respected brand– Deliver products from well-loved brands like Kingsmill, Allinson’s, and Sunblest
• Opportunities for career progression– We’re committed to helping you grow and develop within our company