Shift Electrical Engineer – Bakery Plant (4-on/4-off)

David Wood Baking Ltd; Catsash; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Free parking

Job summary

David Wood Foods in Rogerstone, Newport, is seeking a Shift Engineer (Electrical bias) to support a fully automated bread plant. The role focuses on resolving breakdowns, delivering planned maintenance, and minimizing downtime across a high-volume bakery operation.

You will work a 42-hour week on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (2 days 06:00–18:00; 2 nights 18:00–06:00). Relevant electrical qualifications and PLC knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Trained electrically biased, multi-skilled maintenance engineer.
• Experience with high-volume bakery equipment is preferred.
• Strong fault-finding and proactive maintenance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Resolve breakdowns to ensure production continuity.
• Deliver planned maintenance and preventive tasks.
• Identify and implement reliability improvements for the plant.
• Document breakdowns and repairs accurately.
• Support senior engineers on projects as needed.

Skills

Electrical bias

Multi-skilled

Fault finding

Team player

Education

HNC/BTEC in electrical

Tools

PLC knowledge

Job description

David Wood Foods in Rogerstone, Newport, is seeking a Shift Engineer (Electrical bias) to support a fully automated bread plant. The role focuses on resolving breakdowns, delivering planned maintenance, and minimizing downtime across a high-volume bakery operation.

You will work a 42-hour week on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (2 days 06:00–18:00; 2 nights 18:00–06:00). Relevant electrical qualifications and PLC knowledge are preferred.