Job Description

This is a 4 on 4 off shift pattern which includes working days & nights

About us

Bimbo UK is part of Grupo Bimbo, the world's largest bakery company. In the UK, you'll know us for New York Bakery or our range of private label products. Grupo Bimbo, present in 35 countries, is committed to working in a sustainable way for a better world. In the UK, we're focused on nourishing a better world, through bringing the right products and brands to the market and supporting and encouraging category growth for bakery across retail and foodservice.

Job Purpose:

To work as part of a shift engineering team delivering the highest standards of engineering support and service to the business unit, including guidance and knowledge as required. Be innovative with ideas for continuous department development and improvements to efficiencies from plant machinery and be audit ready year-round.

Key Responsibilities:

Breakdown Assessment & Repair:

Diagnose production equipment issues, determine required resources, and apply practical engineering skills to restore functionality quickly, minimizing downtime and waste.

Planned Maintenance:

Complete scheduled maintenance and inspections thoroughly and on time, ensuring detailed documentation and adherence to preventative maintenance standards. Manage and prioritize reactive and planned maintenance tasks.

Compliance & Documentation:

Maintain audit-ready standards for all work and records, including temporary repairs and spares management, in line with company policies.

Risk Management:

Proactively identify and address equipment risks before failures occur.

Shutdown Planning:

Assess and execute required works during plant shutdowns efficiently.

Communication & Leadership:

Act as a proactive leader by engaging daily with all departments including operations, technical and hygiene. Delegate tasks where appropriate but retain accountability for completion. Deliver detailed shift reports and attend handover meetings. Communicate remedial work needs, required parts, and progress clearly to management. Work closely with the Engineering Team Leader.

Health & Safety:

Apply health, safety, and food safety standards consistently. Follow company safe systems of work and statutory requirements.

Teamwork:

Support departmental objectives and KPI achievement (PPM Completion %, Downtime IPFM %, Downtime by Asset, Non?Conformance reduction, Efficiency/Capacity/Waste %, Product Quality CPMU, Environmental KPIs)

Reporting:

Maintain effective internal and external reporting as per site procedures. Report and escalate issues to team leader by email.

Continuous Improvement:

Drive continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives for plant machinery.

What We're Looking For:

Recognized engineering qualification Some experience of previous leadership roles preferred Fast paced/automated production/manufacturing experience The ability to organize and prioritize your work load Proactive approach to work Microsoft proficient (Excel, word) Maximo (or CMMS system) experience Methodical and logical approach to fault diagnosis and rectification The ability to work well as a team High level of relevant technical ability Performance driven bias for action approach Ability to motivate others, strong leadership style
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 48,000.00-52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Canteen Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person