Job Description

Company Overview

Birds Bakery, a well-established family business since 1919, is a leading manufacturer and retailer of breads, savouries, and confectionery across the East Midlands. With 61 shops and over 700 employees, we deliver fresh products daily from our central Derby bakery. We're proud of our strong reputation for quality and customer loyalty.

Summary

We are seeking a reliable and experienced

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

to join our team. This is a field-based role primarily covering maintenance and repairs across our retail shops in the East Midlands, with occasional support at our Derby bakery. The position includes on-call duties with additional pay.

Salary: 36,000 - 40,000 depending on experience

Day shifts: 5 days a week, Monday to Saturday with a day off in the week

On-Call availability required.

Key Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance, including PPM and emergency repairs. Maintain and repair instore equipment (e.g., ovens, fridges, lighting, plumbing). Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations. Work closely with store teams and contractors to resolve issues efficiently. Maintain tools, supplies, and accurate service records. Provide excellent internal customer service.

What we're looking for

City & Guilds or NVQ/BTEC in Electrical Maintenance/Installation. 18th Edition (BS 7671:2022) certification. Hands-on experience in maintenance and repairs. Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills. Full UK driving licence (essential). Flexible with working hours and occasional out-of-hours work. Excellent communication and time management skills.

Desirable:

Experience with PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley), panel wiring, and steam systems. Background in food production environments.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 36,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person