Lead Electrical Systems Engineer

3 weeks ago


Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom The Recruitment Co. Full time

Ideal Candidate Profile / Requirements - Please Note: Applications Without Relevant Experience Will Not Be Considered

  • Qualifications and experience in Electrical Engineering
  • Trained in IPAF
  • Familiarity with 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations
  • Proficient in PLC programming
  • Experience in FMCG or a related industry

Benefits Offered:

  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave for quality time with your new arrival
  • Comprehensive Pension Scheme for employees
  • Death in Service Benefit
  • Complimentary Employee Assistance Programme (available to colleagues and their families)
  • Retail discounts through our Benefits Hub platform
  • Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral - terms and conditions apply)
  • Employee Recognition Awards
  • Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including sponsored professional memberships and in-house development courses
  • An opportunity to join a dynamic and growing organization.

Our client is seeking a Shift Engineer to join their Engineering Team.

The organization specializes in manufacturing a diverse range of high-quality sweet and savory bakery products, including gourmet butter and vegan brioche buns, doughballs, and teacakes. They have the capacity to produce over 1 million baps and burger buns daily.

The Senior Shift Engineer will collaborate with the Engineering Team, responsible for executing planned maintenance and repairs on production machinery, equipment, and facilities to ensure the safety and reliability of the production process. The successful candidate will possess a meticulous approach to maintenance tasks, along with strong literacy and numeracy skills. They should have prior experience in a similar engineering role, where they have developed skills in fault diagnosis and corrective measures. To excel in this position, candidates must also have knowledge of plant maintenance systems and be capable of working effectively within a team, where excellent communication skills are essential.

This position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in leading Continuous Improvement projects within the bakery sector and to enhance knowledge of the engineering requirements associated with bakery process systems and machinery. The successful candidate will work closely with a supportive and engaging team, providing opportunities for personal growth and long-term career advancement.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Shift Engineer, you will play an active role in a skilled cross-functional maintenance team, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Hygiene standards at all times. You will be expected to respond swiftly and effectively, particularly during breakdown situations. Additionally, you will assist mechanical engineers with their tasks and contribute to the training of fellow maintenance engineers and production operatives as needed. You will actively engage in a culture of Continuous Improvement throughout the site, consistently identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and minimize waste. A positive attitude is essential to ensure adherence to best practices and the timely completion of planned maintenance tasks with a keen attention to detail. You will also be involved in various projects, including the installation and modification of plant and equipment, while continuously seeking ways to improve equipment reliability.

The organization aims to be the leading specialty bakery group in the UK, and they are committed to having the best talent in place to achieve this vision. Their ongoing success is entirely dependent on the skilled individuals who contribute to their team, making employee development a priority. They value each team member and strive to equip everyone with the skills necessary to meet both personal and organizational goals. They are looking for dedicated individuals to join their company and help them continue to thrive.

This role operates on a 12-hour shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, consisting of 2 days and 2 nights, with flexibility to accommodate variations.

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer.


This position is advertised on behalf of The Recruitment Co., a sister company of Blue Arrow.



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