Multi-Skilled Engineer

Multi‑Skilled Engineer (Monday – Thursday)

The Bread Factory is the UK’s leading artisan bakery. We make award‑winning bread, pastries and cakes, and support our neighbourhood bakeries  supply London’s Michelin restaurants, prestigious hotels and even Buckingham Palace. We bake by hand with natural ingredients, insisting on the finest ingredients and time‑honoured techniques and decades‑old starters. Nothing pleases us more than a freshly baked, lovingly crafted loaf. Product is at the heart of our bakeries and everything we do tells a story that inspires our people to support us on our journey of growth, leading the way for artisan baking in the UK.

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults (bearings, motors, mixers, provers, control panels, etc.).
• Maintain and improve equipment performance to minimise downtime.
• Keep accurate records using CMMS and manage spare parts inventory.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, food safety and regulatory standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

• 2+ years engineering experience in food manufacturing.
• Skilled in both mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Knowledge of OEE, HACCP and safe systems of work.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to prioritise in a fast‑paced environment.

• Competitive pay – earn a fair wage for the important work you do.
• Grow with us – clear career progression and ongoing training to help you reach your full potential.
• Tasty perks – enjoy freshly baked products during your shift, take home some to share and staff discounts 40‑50% off at The Bread Factory and GAILs Bakery.
• Well‑being matters – access to our 24/7 GP helpline, free eye tests and a dedicated wellness centre.
• Flex your time – buy or sell holiday, take a career break and enjoy family leave options.
• Support from childcare nursery scheme and tech purchase schemes to pension contributions and mortgage advice.
• Get rewarded – refer‑a‑friend bonuses, long service holidays and exclusive platform discount’s.
• Move smart – Cycle to Work scheme and gym memberships to help you stay active.

Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BU

Monday to Thursday 6 am – 6 pm (one week) and 6 pm – 6 am (another week).

We Care About Job Well Done – Since 1993 we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.

We Care About Baking – All our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries and cakes. We are passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.

We Care About Each Other – We always act with respect, empathy and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.

We Care About Community – We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste while ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high‑quality food.

We Care About Nature – We’re committed to sustainability across our supply chain from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet.