Site Bakery Engineer

4 days ago

Barnsley, Barnsley, United Kingdom Charto Recruitment Ltd Full time £36,000 - £48,000 per year

Haywood & Padgett – Barnsley

Salary:
Starting at £44,000, rising to £48,000 within 12 months upon successful completion of the probation period.

Hours:
3 on / 3 off rotating shifts (days and nights) 12-hour shifts: 7am – 7pm / 7pm – 7am Average 40.25 hours per week

Flexibility is essential, as you may be required to work on-call and provide cover for planned and unplanned absences within the engineering team.

About Us:
Haywood & Padgett is a respected and growing food manufacturer based in Barnsley. With a strong and stable order book, we offer long-term career opportunities in a supportive and professional environment. Our company culture is open, friendly, and inclusive, we treat every team member with respect and value their contribution.

We believe in more than just jobs, we offer careers. Many of our employees have been with us for years, and we're proud of our low staff turnover. Our newly designed facility is equipped with the latest technology and maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and organisation.

The Role:
As part of our continued growth, we're looking for a proactive and skilled
Site Bakery Engineer
to support our bakery and production operations. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality maintenance and electrical services, ensuring our equipment runs smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carrying out planned maintenance and driving continuous improvement
  • Responding to breakdowns and performing reactive maintenance
  • Diagnosing faults and completing high-quality repairs
  • Ensuring all plant and equipment operates safely and reliably
  • Complying with health and safety regulations
  • Completing daily maintenance records and documentation
  • Assisting with the installation and commissioning of new machinery
  • Managing mechanical and electrical parts, sourcing and ordering supplies
  • Performing general site repairs (plumbing, painting, fitting, finishing)
  • Mentoring apprentices and supporting their development
  • Collaborating with the engineering manager, colleagues, and other departments
  • Participating in relevant training and development courses

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Proven experience as a mechanical/electrical engineer in an industrial setting (Ex-Naval engineers or similar backgrounds are welcome)
  • Minimum Level 3 qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering (NVQ, City & Guilds, HND or equivalent)
  • Apprentice trained

Skills:

  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical drawings
  • Forklift truck license (preferred)
  • Basic food hygiene certificate (desired)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel
  • Strong team player with excellent communication skills
  • Able to work independently and take initiative

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with progression
  • Company pension
  • 33 days holiday per year
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Private health insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free on-site parking

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career?
Join a company that values your skills, supports your growth, and offers a clean, modern, and friendly working environment. Apply today and become part of the Haywood & Padgett team.

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