Multiskilled Shift Engineer - 24/7 Bakery Maintenance

Roberts Bakery 1887; Northwich; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Roberts Bakery 1887 is seeking multiskilled shift engineers for our Northwich, Cheshire bakery. The role focuses on planned and reactive maintenance, driving CI across machinery, and ensuring GMP compliance to minimize downtime and quality issues.

You will diagnose faults, perform maintenance, mentor colleagues, and participate in capital projects while supporting safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in electrical or multiskilled engineering.
• Experience with CMMS, MS Office, pneumatics, steam and hydraulic systems.
• FMCG and food industry experience desirable.
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to work in teams.
• Adherence to health and safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Fault diagnosis and breakdown repairs of plant and site service equipment.
• Planned maintenance and maintenance requests.
• Adherence to statutory checks and GMP.
• Involvement in CI and capital projects.
• Upkeep of stores and engineering documentation.
• Support and coach colleagues in maintenance activities.
• Attend training and up-skilling as directed.
• Provide 24/7 equipment care.
• Lead engineering meetings and handovers.
• Make decisions within site policies and food industry codes.

Skills

Electrical systems

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Siemens PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

Allen Bradley PLCs

HMI

Robotics

CMMS

MS Office

FMCG experience

Education

Engineering apprenticeship (electrical/multiskilled)

ONC/BTEC/HNC

Tools

Siemens S7/S5 PLCs

Allen Bradley

Job description

Roberts Bakery 1887 is seeking multiskilled shift engineers for our Northwich, Cheshire bakery. The role focuses on planned and reactive maintenance, driving CI across machinery, and ensuring GMP compliance to minimize downtime and quality issues.

You will diagnose faults, perform maintenance, mentor colleagues, and participate in capital projects while supporting safe, efficient production.