Allied Bakeries | part of Associated British Foods plc
Multi Skilled Shift Engineer

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Overview of Role
Location: Stockport
Salary: 56,235 per annum
Shifts: 4 week rotating shift pattern (days & nights), averaging 42 hours per week.
Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? Join our team as a Multi-skilled Shift Engineer and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient production of high-quality bakery goods. This is more than just maintenance – you’ll be at the heart of innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
Key Accountabilities
- Carry out engineering work efficiently and effectively, following Good Manufacturing Practice, Health & Safety Legislation, and company standards.
- Work across electrical and mechanical trades as qualified and authorised.
- Diagnose faults and perform breakdown repairs on process equipment, bakery manufacturing plant, packaging machinery, and site services.
- Fully utilise and help develop the CMMS to achieve world-class asset performance.
- Perform planned maintenance, modifications, installations, and upgrades to plant machinery and site services.
- Work with suppliers on machine issues and ensure documentation/drawings are up to date.
- Take a proactive role in projects, including supporting the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
- Drive continuous improvement (CI) initiatives to reduce downtime and improve safety and quality.
- Deliver 24/7 engineering support as required to keep the bakery running smoothly.
- Manage contractors to ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
- Plus, any other duties which reasonably correspond to the general character of the role.
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The above list of accountabilities is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake duties as may be reasonably expected.
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Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Electrical) or equivalent trade accreditation.
- C&G 2382 BS 7671 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- A recognised time-served electrically biased apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline.
- HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering (desirable).
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Experience
- Minimum 5 years as a multi-skilled engineering craftsperson/technician.
- Practical experience in a Food or FMCG manufacturing engineering function.
- Strong problem-solving and fault diagnosis skills.
- Ability to maintain high standards and make sound decisions under pressure.


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Skills & Knowledge
- Health & Safety requirements for engineering.
- Working knowledge of CMMS.
- Broad understanding of engineering disciplines.
- Strong decision-making skills and flexibility to work independently or in a team.
- PC literate and comfortable with technical documentation.
- Knowledge of Bakery Production, Maintenance Techniques, Continuous Improvement, PLC control systems, and automated machinery.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive Salary: 56,235 per year
- Overtime incentives.
- 24 Days (pro rata) Annual Leave
- Up to 10% Employer Pension Contributions (including Life Assurance)
- ‘Extra Slice’ Benefits Scheme
- Electric Vehicle & Cycle to Work Scheme
- Family-Friendly & Flexible Working Options
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Loyal Service Awards
- Health Care Cash Plan
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