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Posted 29 July, 2026

Multi Skilled Engineer

Premier Foods
Stoke-on-Trent, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Our Mr Kipling bakery in Stoke on Trent has an exciting opportunity for a Multi Skilled Engineer to join their team. The site produces the nations favourite Mr Kipling Cakes such as Cherry Bakewell’s and Angel Slices. You will be part of a team of six, reporting directly to an Engineering Manager on each shift.

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Are you interested in.

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  • Proactive maintenance and inspection work AND proactive continuous improvement
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  • Exposure to a rich variety of engineering equipment and processes
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  • Automation experience; exposure to cutting-edge equipment and machinery
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  • A collaborative relationship between engineers and operations
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  • Career progression routes – into supervisor and management or cross-functionally
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  • Joining a multi-site business that places high emphasis on employee support
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What you’ll be doing:

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  • Advise and assist the design, installation and commissioning of projects and small initiatives
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  • Ensure that plant and equipment systems perform to manufacture product efficiently to high quality standards
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  • Assist with training and support of non-electrically biased engineers and electrical engineers wishing to improve their knowledge of automated machinery
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  • Support the engineering and manufacturing functions ensuring maximum utilisation of engineering equipment to achieve KPIs and optimal line efficiency within the company safety, quality & environmental policies
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  • Contribute to and help implement continuous improvement, to enhance quality, safety, efficiency and waste reduction
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  • Helping to transform the engineering maintenance strategy from a breakdown philosophy to a Right First Time, proactive philosophy
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What we need from you:

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  • Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification in engineering for example – Level 3 Electrical/electronic engineering or similar
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  • Previous experience of automated manufacturing environments. A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic technical manuals & drawings
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What we offer:

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  • Salary of £55,649 per annum
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  • 18 days annual leave
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  • Free onsite parking
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  • Subsidised Canteen
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  • Onsite Company Shop
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  • Enhanced Pension Scheme
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  • Life Assurance
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  • Sharesaver Scheme
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  • Discounts Portal
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  • EAP Portal
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  • Cycle to Work Scheme
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