Shift Engineer

Shift Engineer, Wakefield

Salary: £56,500 / annum. Shift pattern: 4 days on, 4 off, 4 nights, 4 off. Hours of work: 6:00 – 18:00.

At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations of expertise have helped us become the largest bakery brand in the UK, while we continue to challenge ourselves with innovative, highly automated production facilities. The Shift Engineer works in an automated Wakefield bakery, driving mandatory maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement across bulk handling, processing, packaging, site services and PLC control systems.

• Carry out electrical and mechanical support for all assets, including bulk handling, processing and packaging equipment.
• Support operations during start‑ups, shutdowns, size changes and process troubleshooting.
• Plan and execute preventative maintenance and identify opportunities to improve plant reliability.
• Lead optimisation projects aimed at increasing plant efficiency, reducing downtime and saving energy.
• Adopt emerging maintenance technologies and techniques within a 24/7 automated environment.
• Collaborate with production, safety and hygiene teams to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Develop robust, long‑term solutions to recurring faults and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Structured engineering training (apprenticeship, HNC or degree).
• Experience of maintenance in an FMCG/food environment.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation and systems (PUWER, IOSH).
• Proficient with MS Office and SAP.
• Excellent communication skills – able to build long‑term relationships with key stakeholders.
• Coaching and mentoring experience – responsible for training others.
• Analytical and problem‑solving ability to predict and resolve issues quickly.
• Decision‑making skills – make timely, risk‑aware decisions.

• Profit‑related bonus and discretionary profit sharing.
• Life assurance.
• Award‑winning pension with 7% company contribution.
• Online discount schemes and Extra Dough website discounts.
• Access to a free GP service and free physiotherapy.
• 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice.
• Opportunity to purchase up to an extra week of annual leave.
• Continued investment in personal development.

We respect and value difference, and aim to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity in all its forms.