Job Description
Careers Retail Maintenance Engineer - Electrically Biased
Retail Maintenance Engineer - Electrically Biased
Job title: Maintenance Engineer
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 6am - 3:30pm (45 hours per week)
Location: Head Office, Ascot Drive, Derby, DE24 8GN (travel to retail stores will be required)
Salary: £38,****** – £40,****** per year (depending on experience)
The position includes on-call duties with additional pay.
Location
Head Office, Ascot Drive, Derby, DE24 8GN
Employment Type
Full-time
Hours
45 p/w
Salary
£38,000 p/y
Purpose
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, as an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving bakery equipment to ensure smooth production and retail operations.
You will support both our main bakery site and retail stores, driving efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement.
Maintenance & Repairs
Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns across the bakery and retail stores, ensuring minimal disruption
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks on schedule
Inspect and maintain electrical and mechanical systems for safety and efficiency
Take a proactive approach to reduce downtime and prevent recurring issues
Maintain detailed maintenance logs and daily activity reports
Equipment & Projects
Support the installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment in the bakery and retail stores
Assist the projects team with store refits, bakery upgrades, and new machinery initiatives
Keep up to date with the latest technical developments
Provide technical expertise and guidance on machinery and equipment when required
Operational Support
Provide flexible, cross-functional support to both bakery and retail teams
Cover planned and unplanned absences across multiple locations
Help reduce reliance on external contractors by providing in-house engineering support
Work collaboratively with all departments to resolve issues efficiently
Compliance & Safety
Ensure all work meets legislative, food safety,



and engineering standards
Follow Engineering Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times
Champion Health & Safety and Food Safety best practices
Conduct inspections to maintain compliance and a safe working environment
Communication & Coordination
Keep the Engineering Manager informed of significant maintenance issues
Build robust working relationships with suppliers, contractors, and service partners
Collaborate across departments to promote teamwork and efficiency
Shifts
Tuesday to Saturday 6am to 3:30pm
Experience
Strong time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure
Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes and their impact on efficiency, quality, materials, and equipment
Confident communicator, able to engage effectively at all levels
Strong listening skills and openness to feedback and continuous improvement
Logical, methodical approach to problem-solving
Proven people management and team leadership skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Teams, and experience with ERP systems
Strong analytical and numerical skills, with attention to detailWell-organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively
Qualifications
Time-served, electrically biased multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, ideally with experience in the food or FMCG industry
17th or 18th Edition Electrical Qualification (desirable)
Experience leading and/or commissioning engineering projects
Knowledge of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles, ideally within a food production environment
Food Hygiene Certificate (minimum Foundation level preferred)
Health & Safety qualification, such as IOSH Working Safely or equivalent (preferred)
Benefits
4 weeks holiday per year, increasing incrementally to 5 weeks holiday (after 5 years continuous service) plus Bank Holidays
Staff discount
Competitive weekly pay and on-call allowance
Opportunity to work on modern bakery and retail equipment
Supportive and collaborative team environment

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