Hovis Ltd

Shift Engineer

Hovis Ltd  •  Belfast, GB (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer | Location: Belfast

Shift Pattern: 12-hour days and nights rotating

So what’s it all about?

As our next Maintenance Engineer, you will be resilient and adaptable due to the nature of the fast-paced environment you will be working within. Using your own initiative will be key a lot of the time.

Working with a team of skilled Engineers, you will be responsible for not only repairing issues with the bakery production lines but encouraged to implement positive ideas in the reliability of the machines moving forward.

You will be instrumental in the diagnosing of mechanical faults within the factory. Your remit will be to carry out essential machine maintenance to ensure the smooth running of the production line and limit downtime.

You will be passionate about the role Engineers play in making improvements and how you can proactively influence situations instead of just being reactive. In this role, you will ensure faults are found quickly and repaired efficiently.

The Key Requirements...

  • Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical or electrical engineering

  • Previous experience as an Engineer within a manufacturing environment

  • Able to demonstrate a strong work ethic

We’ll provide you with opportunities to learn new skills, grow and develop and we aim to provide our colleagues with a job for life! We have many long-serving colleagues, some with over 30 years' experience with us. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative and friendly team environment.

Benefits baked in

All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits, here’s a top crust taster of what we offer:

  • Competitive annual leave and flexibility where possible for a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batteries.

  • Three levels of pension schemes to suit your needs.

  • Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App includes annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, and much more.

  • Hovis Choice benefits platform for everyday savings, cashback and much more.

  • Free parking on site

At Hovis, we believe in embracing diversity and creating a welcoming workplace for everyone. Whether you're applying for a job or already part of our team, we promise to treat you with fairness, respect, and dignity. You will be valued and included here at Hovis. Does this sound like the right environment for you? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Hovis Ltd

About Hovis Ltd

Welcome to Hovis®

From breakfast to midnight snack, Hovis® has been the heart of UK homes for generations with love in every loaf. Our expert, trusted and empowered team of 2,800+ people champion our iconic and much-loved brand. So loved in fact that Hovis® products are ranked number one or number two in bread loaves categories in all regions of the UK and Northern Ireland (1), and we’re the nation’s 5th most popular FMCG brand (2)! We deliver every day of the week throughout the UK and Ireland, where we also make Mothers Pride® and Ormo® products.

We have some exciting times ahead as we continue to innovate and work hard to strengthen our brand, remaining a great bakery Company for years to come.

We are a values-led business working across 8 bakeries, 1 flour mill, and 2 regional distribution centres in the UK. Our colleagues live and breathe our core values every day; Quality, Accountability, and Trust.

In 2020 Hovis® was acquired by Endless Plc in an agreement that will allow us to make significant investment into the business infrastructure, grow our product range and achieve further growth in the bakery category.

Source: (1) Nielsen. Total Coverage, excl. Discounters, by region, 52 w/e 15/06/24. (2) Kantar, UK FMCG, 2023

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
High Wycombe, GB
Year Founded
1886
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