Job Description

Location:

Burnley

Function:

Manufacturing

Job Reference:

6761

Employment Type:

Fixed Term / Full Time

Closing Date:

25/7/25

Job Type:

Fixed Term Contract

Shift Pattern:

4 days on, 4 off, 4 nights on, 4 off

Hours of work:

6 - 6

Salary:

55,000

Benefits:

Extensive Benefits package, including Profit related bonus, Life assurance, Award winning pension, online discount schemes, access to a free GP service and much more!

Are you already a

Multi-skilled, Electrical, Mechanical

or

Shift Engineer

and seeking an exciting opportunity to work within our

Burnley Bakery.

Working in an automated production facility, as part of a highly skilled and well-established engineering team. You'll be driven and skilled in finding and rectifying faults through inputs and outputs, reading and acting on data, conducting planned and preventative maintenance and working on a variety of equipment from bulk handling systems, through processing and packaging, site services and PLC control systems.

The Recipe

At Warburtons, engineering isn't just about keeping the lines running - it's about driving the future of baking. With a strong Northern heritage and a forward-thinking mindset, we blend traditional values with cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of the game. That's why we're embracing

next-generation automation

and

technological engineering gains

, with a bold vision to become world-class.



Our newly launched

Engineering Academy

, built in partnership with the

IMechE

, is one of our proudest achievements. It's designed to develop and elevate our engineers, equipping you with the skills, training, and recognition to thrive, whether you want to deepen your technical expertise or progress your career.



You'll be joining a team of fantastic Engineers that manage and maintain some of the latest production technology within the food industry, where you'll work in collaborative shift teams alongside production, safety, and hygiene departments. You'll perform planned and preventative maintenance, using your engineering expertise to develop robust, long-term solutions.

The Role

You'll join a highly skilled, collaborative team of Engineers focused on:

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM)

Continuous Improvement and Energy Efficiency Projects

From diagnosing faults before they cause downtime to delivering long-term fixes and system upgrades, this is a hands-on, proactive role that plays a critical part in the success of our 24/7, high-speed, automated food manufacturing site.

Essential Ingredients

We want talented engineers who are hungry to learn, grow and make an impact. Here's what helps you rise to the top of the list:


Technically strong

Multi Skilled

Engineers, predominately

electrically biased

with

mechanical skills

(ideally in FMCG or high-volume manufacturing) An

apprenticeship

,

BTEC

,

HNC

or similar engineering qualification Experience with

condition-based monitoring

(thermal imaging, ultrasound, vibration analysis) is a bonus Top-tier

problem-solving

and

root cause analysis

skills A safety-first mindset, with good knowledge of H&S systems and legislation A desire to develop, contribute, and take ownership in a team striving for operational excellence

Extra Dough

A slice of the annual profits with our

discretionary bonus scheme

Award-winning pension

with generous company contributions

Holiday trading scheme

- buy up to an extra week off per year

Life assurance

, plus health & wellbeing support including physiotherapy and a 24/7 helpline Continued

personal and professional development

through the Warburtons Engineering Academy Fully stocked kitchens (yes - crumpets, teacakes, and more) Discounts for you and your family through our

Extra Dough

platform

We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.