Maintenance Engineer

We are currently recruiting for a multi skilled shift engineer working on a shift basis (4 on 4 off, 2 days and 2 nights) at our Newcastle-under-Lyme bakery. The role is varied and challenging. You will be expected to identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives alongside proactive and reactive maintenance and repairs to the plant and site services associated with a major bakery.,

• To maintain a safe working environment using our Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Clean as You Go (CAYG), Hazard Reporting and Point of Work Risk Assessment procedures.


• To support the manufacturing process and maximise plant availability by responding safely and effectively to equipment breakdowns, carrying out scheduled maintenance work and being proactive on the correction and modification of reoccurring machine processing faults.


• To ensure that machinery is maintained and repaired to a high standard, giving maximum focus to continuous improvement.


• To fault find in a safe, effective, and efficient manner whilst utilising the various machines relevant documentation.


• To establish harmonious relations with the operational staff and to work flexibly with them.
  
  A team player


• Excellent communication skills


• Able to train, coach and assist operators and other engineers.


• Enthusiastic and motivated, with a passion for continuous improvement.


• Be flexible and co-operative to assist in meeting business needs.


• An qualified multi skilled maintenance engineer who has served a recognised craft apprenticeship or equivalent


Our defining value is to 'Be the best we can be'; the behaviors that we believe help us to do this and are key to our success are: Aim high, I do what I say, Work Together and Everybody Matters.

Allied Bakeries make the top bread brands Kingsmill, Allinson's and Sunblest. Across our bakeries we make white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation's favourite Healthier White, delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and more.

We take massive pride in our brands and all that we do, including our bakeries having one of the best safety performance records in the industry. We know that the success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team, so if you're looking to join a business that values its people, encourages everyone to get involved and be the best they can be, we'd love to hear from you.


• Comprehensive training porfolio


• Annual salary review


• Excellent holiday package


• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance, matched by the business up to 10%


• Benefits for you and your family through our 'Extra Slice' scheme, which provides great savings at more than 500 business/outlets


• Cycle to work scheme


• Death in service benefits up to 4 times your salary.


• £500 Refer a Friend scheme


• Employee Assistance Programme - A free and confidential support service for employees covering a wide range of topics including financial guidance through to relationship and legal advice.