Site Maintenance Engineer
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Durham Bakery
Description
Join a team that has been baking fresh, quality products since 1885. From our beginnings in Scarborough, we have grown to nearly 160 shops across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the North East—but our commitment to great products, exceptional service and strong local communities continues to guide everything we do.
Our two bakeries are a big part of who we are. It’s where our bakery teams bring together quality ingredients, traditional know-how and modern production methods to make the products our customers enjoy every day. From making and baking to packing and delivering, a lot goes on behind the scenes to ensure our shops are stocked with fresh, great-tasting products.
Our success is built by passionate people working together across our bakeries, shops and support teams. When you join us, you’ll be valued for the contribution you make, supported to develop and given opportunities to share ideas and make a meaningful difference.
We’re proud to offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can grow, succeed and thrive. If you’re ready to build your career with a business that values its people and heritage while continuing to look ahead, we’d love to hear from you.
What makes a brilliant Maintenance Engineer?
You don’t need to know everything from day one—we’ll give you the training and support you need. What matters most to us, is that you bring a positive attitude and enjoy making a difference for customers.
You’ll be:
- Qualified – You'll have served time as a fully qualified electrician/HNC Electrical or Mechanical Engineer
- Safety-focused - You’ll ensure all health and safety processes are followed, and your work is completed to the relevant safety standards.
- Organised and thorough – you have the ability to prioritise and organise workload.
- Confident working independently – you’re comfortable managing your workload and time to ensure timescales are met, and can use your judgement to solve day-to-day challenges
- Committed to high standards– You take pride in the work you do, ensuring each job is completed to the required standard.
- Comfortable with a hands-on role – You'll be comfortable carrying out planned maintenance as well as reacting to breakdowns
- Calm and adaptable– You can respond sensibly to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
- A strong team player– although you’ll spend time working independently, you’ll work closely with our maintenance and bakery teams to keep the sites safe and operational
- A great ambassador for our business– you’re friendly and helpful when visiting our shops, building positive relationships with the teams you meet.
What’s in it for you?
Alongside your salary, you’ll also get lots of other great benefits too, including:
- Colleague discount– which you can share with your family
- Holidays– you’ll start with 28 days, including bank holidays, and earn even more the longer you’re with us!
- Free coffee– it’s our own blend and we think it’s fantastic! Enjoy free coffee whenever you’re on shift.
- Progression and career opportunities– with nearly 160 shops serving great bakery products to communities across the region, there are plenty of opportunities to learn, grow and take the next step in your career with us!
- Free Employee Assistance Programme– confidential support for you and your family whenever you need it.
- Recognition and long-service awards– because great work and loyalty deserve to be celebrated!
- Comprehensive training programmes– we’ll give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to do a great job and grow with us!
Everyone is welcome
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and believe our differences make us stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, included and able to be themselves.
We make recruitment decisions based on your skills, experience and potential. If you need any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the application process, just let our us know—we’ll be happy to help.
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