Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer – Bakery & Continuous Improvement

Allied Bakeries; Stockport; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime incentives

24 Days Annual Leave (pro rata)

Employer Pension Contributions up to £

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Care Cash Plan

Job summary

Allied Bakeries is seeking a Multi-skilled Shift Engineer to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient production of bakery goods. You will work across electrical and mechanical disciplines, diagnose faults, perform planned maintenance, and support installation of new equipment, contributing to CI initiatives and 24/7 support.

The role requires 5+ years in a multi-skilled engineering role within food/FMCG, with NVQ3 Electrical or equivalent and a recognised apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Electrical) or equivalent.
• Time-served or recognised electrical apprenticeship.
• Desirable HNC/HND in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance following GMP, safety and company standards.
• Diagnose faults and perform breakdown repairs on bakery plant and packaging lines.
• Plan and perform maintenance, installations, and upgrades on equipment.
• Support installation and commissioning of new machinery.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime and improve safety/quality.
• Provide 24/7 engineering support as required and manage contractors.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical integration

Fault diagnosis

Problem solving

English fluency

Teamwork / collaboration

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Electrical)

Time-served electrical apprenticeship

HNC/HND in Engineering (desirable)

Tools

CMMS

PLC control systems

Bakery production equipment

Job description

Allied Bakeries is seeking a Multi-skilled Shift Engineer to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient production of bakery goods. You will work across electrical and mechanical disciplines, diagnose faults, perform planned maintenance, and support installation of new equipment, contributing to CI initiatives and 24/7 support.

The role requires 5+ years in a multi-skilled engineering role within food/FMCG, with NVQ3 Electrical or equivalent and a recognised apprenticeship.