Food Machinery and Factory Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified Engineer to join an established food manufacturing company which specialises in manufacturing great tasting, high quality bakery products. Based in South Wigston, Leicester, the successful Bakery Engineer will earn a competitive salary, depending on experience.

The company prides itself on providing a range of premium quality of all ambient and wrapped products which all have a BRC accreditation and great shelf lives. As a Bakery Engineer your core duties and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Flowrapping lines including checkweighers and metal detectors
• Depositors conveying and bagging lines
• Cutters both ultrasonic and mechanical
• Mixers, melting tanks, enrobers and cooling tunnels
• Having a good understanding of all equipment including gas ovens, refrigeration and fork lifts
• Keeping administration paperwork for BRC up to date and organised
• Supporting the Engineer Manager and Production Manager with various engineering requirements they may need throughout the factory
• Internal workshop on the factory site for repairs and rebuilding

To be considered for the role, proven engineering experience in the food manufacturing sector is preferable, however, non-food engineering experience will also be considered. In addition, you must possess the following key skills and experience:

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Talented and self-motivated
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent time-management skills
• Ideally you will have a higher level education, with an engineering qualification
• Ability to work effectively and manage cross-functional engineering projects within the business
• Working knowledge of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering is preferable

If you’re interested in this excellent opportunity to become a Bakery Engineer based in South Wigston, Leicester, please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter explaining why you believe you are suitable for the role.

Additional information: Working week is Monday to Friday, 1.30pm to 10pm. You will be expected to work out of hours if there is a breakdown during production time.