Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

About The Role

As a Multi‑Skilled Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our production sites running safely and efficiently. You’ll work with a wide range of modern food manufacturing equipment, carrying out planned maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and improving reliability across our lines. Every day brings a different challenge, and your expertise will help ensure food is produced safely, on time, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production and packaging equipment. Diagnose faults and complete first‑time fixes to reduce downtime. Work with both mechanical and electrical systems across automated production lines. Maintain high standards of health, safety and food safety at all times. Record work clearly using site systems and follow engineering processes.

Identify recurring issues and contribute ideas that improve reliability and performance. Work closely with production and engineering colleagues across shifts. Escalate complex or unresolved issues in line with site procedures.

About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience: You will have proven experience within a manufacturing. With mechanical and electrical engineering skills and a relevant qualification which has a focus on electrical engineering.

With confidence in fault‑finding on automated machinery and production equipment. Bringing a proactive approach with the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure. Having strong attention to detail and a focus on doing the job right first time. With a collaborative mindset and clear communication skills.

What We Offer

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive. Enhanced pension scheme Private health scheme Employee discount scheme Experience annual pay reviews Profit related pay On-site gym Holiday purchase scheme Long service days holidays Paid social events Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities About Us Based in Manchester, Soreen is a cherished part of the Samworth Brothers family.

With over 85 years of baking heritage, we’re the proud makers of the UK’s favourite fruit and malt loaves—enjoyed by more than 1.1 million consumers every week. Soreen blends the success of a leading bakery with the warmth of an iconic brand, fuelled by passion, innovation, and a commitment to quality. Behind every slice is a team of outstanding, dedicated professionals who bring our products to life.

At Soreen, we’re more than just a bakery—we’re a family. Our collaborative culture and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive. Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!

We’re an Equal Opportunities employer and proud to make diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.