Shift Engineer

Hovis Bakeries; Bradford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Three pension levels

Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App

Hovis Choice benefits platform

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Hovis Bakeries in Bradford is seeking a Shift Maintenance Engineer to maintain bakery production lines, diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, and reduce downtime.

You will work within a collaborative team environment, contributing to improvements and proactive reliability projects while avoiding reactive fixes. This role offers a stable, long-term career path within a renowned baking company.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Able to demonstrate a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bakery production lines and repair issues as part of a skilled engineering team.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults to keep downtime to a minimum.
• Carry out essential machine maintenance to ensure smooth production flow and reliability.
• Proactively implement ideas to improve machine reliability and performance.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Job Title: Shift Maintenance Engineer | Location: Bradford

Shift Pattern: 12-hour Days and Nights

As our next Shift Maintenance Engineer, you will be working within a team of skilled Engineers that are responsible daily for repairing issues on the bakery production lines. The shift engineers are also encouraged to implement positive ideas in the reliability of the machines moving forward.

You will be instrumental in the diagnosing of both electrical and mechanical faults within the factory. Your remit will be to carry out essential machine maintenance to ensure the smooth running of the production line and limit downtime.

At Hovis Bakeries we are passionate about the role Engineers play in making improvements and how you can proactively influence situations instead of just being reactive. In this role, you will ensure faults are found quickly and repaired efficiently.

You will be working less than half the year due to the fantastic shift pattern on offer.

The Key Requirements

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing environment
• Able to demonstrate a strong work ethic

We’ll provide you with opportunities to learn new skills, grow and develop and we aim to provide our colleagues with a job for life! We have many long-serving colleagues, some with over 30 years' experience with us. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative and friendly team environment.

Benefits Baked In

All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits, here’s a top crust taster of what we offer:

• Competitive annual leave and flexibility where possible for a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batteries.
• Three levels of pension schemes to suit your needs.
• Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App includes annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, and much more.
• Hovis Choice benefits platform for everyday savings, cashback and much more.
• Free on-site parking.

At Hovis, we believe in embracing diversity and creating a welcoming workplace for everyone. Whether you're applying for a job or already part of our team, we promise to treat you with fairness, respect, and dignity. You will be valued and included here at Hovis. Does this sound like the right environment for you? If so, we would love to hear from you.

To find out more about Hovis please visit our website and social media channels hovis.co.uk