Multi-Skilled Engineer
Role: Multi-Skilled Engineer
Location: Newburn Bakery
Hours: 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern
Salary: Circa £55,000 + Overtime + Annual Profit-Related Bonus
We’re Warburtons – proudly born and bred in the North, and still proudly family-owned.
From humble beginnings in Bolton to becoming the UK’s number one bakery brand, we’ve built our reputation on quality, innovation, and investing in our people. As part of a £27 million investment in our two North East bakeries, we’re expanding our Engineering team in Newburn – and we’re on the lookout for the best Multi-Skilled Engineers to join our journey.
The Recipe
At Warburtons, engineering isn’t just about keeping the lines running, it’s about driving the future of baking. With a strong Northern heritage and a forward-thinking mindset, we blend traditional values with cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of the game. That’s why we’re embracing next-generation automation and technological engineering gains, with a bold vision to become world-class.
Our newly launched Engineering Academy, built in partnership with the IMechE, is one of our proudest achievements. It’s designed to develop and elevate our engineers, equipping you with the skills, training, and recognition to thrive, whether you want to deepen your technical expertise or progress your career.
The Role
You’ll join a highly skilled, collaborative team of Engineers focused on:
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM)
Continuous Improvement and Energy Efficiency Projects
From diagnosing faults before they cause downtime to delivering long-term fixes and system upgrades, this is a hands-on, proactive role that plays a critical part in the success of our 24/7, high-speed, automated food manufacturing site.
Essential Ingredients
We want talented engineers who are hungry to learn, grow and make an impact. Here’s what helps you rise to the top of the list:
Technically strong Multi Skilled Engineers, predominately electrically biased with mechanical skills (ideally in FMCG or high-volume manufacturing)
An apprenticeship, BTEC, HNC or similar engineering qualification
Experience with condition-based monitoring (thermal imaging, ultrasound, vibration analysis) is a bonus
Top-tier problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
A safety-first mindset, with good knowledge of H&S systems and legislation
A desire to develop, contribute, and take ownership in a team striving for operational excellence
Extra Dough
At last and by no means least you will want to know what your breads worth.
- A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
- Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave
- Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7%
- Life assurance
- Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
- Continued investment in your personal development
- Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
- Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service
We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.
