Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job description

About

Are you a Multi-Skilled Engineer with a strong electrical bias who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, solving technical challenges, and ensuring critical production equipment performs at its best? As an Engineer (Electrical / Mechanical), you'll become part of a skilled engineering team supporting the production of premium bakery products enjoyed by consumers across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically focused engineer looking to develop their career within a modern FMCG manufacturing environment. You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of electrical systems, controls, production equipment, and automated machinery, whilst also utilising your mechanical knowledge to support operational performance across the site.

Working within a well-established and collaborative engineering function, you'll be surrounded by experienced professionals who are passionate about continuous improvement, technical excellence, and delivering high-quality products. The role offers genuine variety, allowing you to broaden your expertise across both electrical and mechanical disciplines while building valuable experience within food manufacturing.

The rotating three-week shift pattern provides a balanced working schedule while offering the opportunity to support different operational periods across the bakery. With ongoing investment in facilities, equipment, and employee development, this position offers long-term career prospects and the chance to play an important role in the continued success of a leading UK food manufacturer.

Whether you're already working within food manufacturing, FMCG, or another industrial environment, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business that values engineering expertise, encourages professional growth, and recognises the contribution engineers make to operational success.

Responsibilities

• Become part of a dedicated engineering team supporting the production of premium bakery products within a modern manufacturing environment.

• Work with a broad range of food production, packaging, electrical, and mechanical systems across the site.

• Contribute to maintaining efficient, reliable operations within a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing facility.

• Collaborate with colleagues across Engineering, Production, Hygiene, and other departments to support operational success.

• Support a culture focused on continuous improvement, teamwork, quality, and engineering excellence.

About us?

We are a leading UK food manufacturer producing some of the nation's most recognisable and loved sweet bakery products enjoyed by consumers every day.

Operating from multiple manufacturing sites across the UK, we are proud to supply major retailers, foodservice providers, and household brands with high-quality products that combine heritage, innovation, and exceptional taste. Our Dorset bakery is renowned for producing premium bakery products in a fast-paced and quality-focused manufacturing environment.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and commitment of our people. We continue to invest in our facilities, technology, and colleagues to ensure we remain at the forefront of the bakery manufacturing industry. By creating an environment where individuals are encouraged to learn, develop, and contribute new ideas, we provide rewarding careers and genuine opportunities for progression.

We believe our people are the key ingredient to our success. That's why we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and engaging workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive.

What's in it for you?

Grow your career with genuine development opportunities – benefit from ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development designed to help you expand your technical expertise and progress your career.

Join a supportive and collaborative team – work alongside experienced colleagues who value teamwork, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Enjoy variety in your work – gain exposure to a diverse range of manufacturing equipment, engineering systems, and operational challenges within a dynamic FMCG environment.

Benefit from a competitive package – including a competitive salary, shift allowance, pension contributions, annual leave entitlement, wellbeing support, and additional employee benefits.

Be part of a growing business – join an organisation that continues to invest in its people, facilities, and future success, creating long-term opportunities for career progression.

Commitment to inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to succeed. We believe that different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds strengthen our organisation and help us create a more innovative and rewarding workplace.

By nurturing talent and supporting continuous learning, we provide opportunities for our people to develop both personally and professionally. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can be themselves, contribute fully, and build fulfilling careers.

Further information

Once you have applied, your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Application Review – Your CV, supporting documents and qualification notes will be reviewed by hiring managers to determine eligibility for interview.

2. Interview – If invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the categories in the Skills & Experience section of the job advert.

3. Feedback – Feedback will be provided post-interview. If successful, your application will be considered for offer. Please note feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.

Apply now

Apply now, or contact Tom Dyson for a confidential conversation:

• Phone: 0300 373 4298

• Email: tom.dyson@reed.com