At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the engineering team, manage workloads, and optimise maintenance procedures.
- Company: Allied Bakeries, a leading name in the food manufacturing industry.
- Benefits: Up to £60,000 salary, 25 days leave, pension contributions, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on production efficiency.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years of team management experience in manufacturing and relevant engineering qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
Company: Allied Bakeries
Location: Belfast
Annual Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on experience
Closing Date: 9 July 2026
There are plenty of reasons why this is a great place to work, and here are just a few of the benefits for you:
- 25 days leave plus 8 Bank Holidays
- Onsite parking
- Pension - matched employer pension contributions of up to 10% & Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme - a free and confidential support service for employees including counselling, financial guidance, relationship and legal advice
- Cycle to work scheme
- Extra Slice company discount scheme which provides great savings at more than 500 businesses/outlets, including Asda, Tesco, Currys & Argos
You will support the Engineering Manager to lead the on-site engineering team, manage workloads and drive performance. You will oversee daily breakdowns, mentor staff and collaborate with production and the quality team to hit targets.
Key Accountabilities
- Ensure optimum plant and equipment efficiency while minimising downtime.
- Responsible for the people agenda including communication, performance management, training and development.
- Optimise maintenance management procedures and PPM schedules to improve site performance.
- Develop cost reduction initiatives and undertake small capital projects as required.
- Conduct root cause analysis for major or repeating breakdowns and train the team to do the same.
- Work closely with production staff to achieve daily targets and update them on engineering tasks.
- Enforce site rules, health and safety procedures, and control measures for contractors and visitors, including issuing permits.
- Coach and mentor your team, managing holidays, absences and any disciplinary issues.
- Provide technical support to the team and keep the Engineering Manager informed of significant health and safety or production issues.
- Working cross functionally to ensure that the engineering function works within an integrated manufacturing team and ensuring the maximum availability of assets.
- Ensure an environment and culture of safe working practices.
- Track Engineering KPI's and develop action plans to attain targets and improvement.
- Cover for Site Engineering Manager.
The Right Person
- 3 - 5 years experience of managing a team gained within a manufacturing environment.
- Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g., Engineering Degree, HND in a relevant engineering discipline, Time served Apprenticeship).
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Specific understanding of the requirements of Health and Safety Regulations/Legislation directly relating to engineering.
- Excellent Project and Cost Management skills.
- Experience of the change management process and working with new technologies.
- Experience of working in a FMCG Production environment is desirable.
To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.
Maintenance Manager in Belfast employer: Allied Bakeries
Allied Bakeries is an exceptional employer located in Belfast, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With generous benefits such as 25 days of leave, a matched pension scheme, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, employees are encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally. The company fosters a collaborative environment where maintenance managers can lead dynamic teams, optimise engineering processes, and contribute to meaningful projects within the fast-paced FMCG sector.
