Country Style Foods is a modern craft bakery company that works closely with leading retailers and food service customers, specialising in high volume production of top quality bakery products. With a history of baking going back 150 years, we have the knowledge and experience to produce the finest products. We are proud of our heritage and excited about our future.
Our employees are one of our key ingredients, and together they play a critical role in driving
Overall Purpose
Responsible for maintaining all site plant, equipment, and facilities to ensure operational requirements are met safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Technical, Quality, and Health & Safety standards.
*The position of Electrical Engineer will follow a 12 hour shift pattern working both day and nights.
The role requires a proactive approach to electrical engineering maintenance and continuous improvement, minimising downtime and supporting the smooth operation of production. This role
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain plant and equipment to optimum performance standards, using both reactive and proactive maintenance approaches to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
- Prioritise workloads effectively to ensure site operational needs are met.
- Ensure all plant, equipment, and work areas are maintained in a safe, clean, and practical condition in line with Technical, Quality, Ethical, Hygiene, and Health & Safety standards.
- Complete all work orders, records, and documentation accurately and within the required timescales, ensuring traceability and compliance.
- Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities in accordance with the monthly schedule and identify opportunities to improve reliability and performance.
- Maintain high standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and housekeeping within the engineering workshop and all operational areas.
- Use company resources efficiently, including spare parts, consumables, and equipment, ensuring cost-effective maintenance practices.
- Support and oversee site contractors as required, ensuring they work safely and in accordance with company procedures and site standards.
- Assist with accident and incident investigations, providing technical input where equipment or process knowledge is required.
- Promote and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues across all departments to encourage effective communication and teamwork.
- Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, reporting hazards, near misses, or unsafe conditions promptly.
- Promote a culture of high hygiene and safety standards, ensuring these are upheld at all times.
- Participate in relevant training and development activities to enhance skills and knowledge in line with business and legislative requirements.
- · Undertake any other reasonable tasks or responsibilities as requested by management.
- Maintain plant and equipment to optimum performance standards, using both reactive and proactive maintenance approaches to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
- Prioritise workloads effectively to ensure site operational needs are met.
- Ensure all plant, equipment, and work areas are maintained in a safe, clean, and practical condition in line with Technical, Quality, Ethical, Hygiene, and Health & Safety standards.
- Complete all work orders, records, and documentation accurately and within the required timescales, ensuring traceability and compliance.
- Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities in accordance with the monthly schedule and identify opportunities to improve reliability and performance.
- Maintain high standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and housekeeping within the engineering workshop and all operational areas.
- Use company resources efficiently, including spare parts, consumables, and equipment, ensuring cost-effective maintenance practices.
- Support and oversee site contractors as required, ensuring they work safely and in accordance with company procedures and site standards.
- Assist with accident and incident investigations, providing technical input where equipment or process knowledge is required.
- Promote and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues across all departments to encourage effective communication and teamwork.
- Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, reporting hazards, near misses, or unsafe conditions promptly.
- Promote a culture of high hygiene and safety standards, ensuring these are upheld at all times.
- Participate in relevant training and development activities to enhance skills and knowledge in line with business and legislative requirements.
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks or responsibilities as requested by management.
Competencies & Skills
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Fully qualified, with recognised Electrical Engineering certification (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
- Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing or process engineering environment (ideally food or FMCG).
- Understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems and fault-finding techniques.
- Strong awareness of Health & Safety and ability to work in compliance with company and legal standards.
- Experience in the control and supervision of contractors on site.
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet business needs, including shift and weekend work where required.
- Proven reliability, punctuality, and strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels.
- Able to work calmly under pressure, managing competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Practical understanding of efficiency and continuous improvement principles within maintenance operations.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
Behaviours and Attributes:
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a focus on problem-solving and delivering results.
- Safety-conscious and committed to promoting safe systems of work.
- Team-oriented, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive workplace culture.
- Flexible and adaptable, responding effectively to changing priorities.
- Accountable and dependable, with a strong sense of ownership for assigned tasks.
- Committed to maintaining high technical, hygiene, and operational standards.
Our Commitment
We are dedicated to a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. We welcome applications from colleagues of all backgrounds and are committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity across our company. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you hit the above criteria and are interested in joining a team of Engineers at our Leeds site, apply with an up to date CV.
You must have full right to work status, without limits.
- No agencies to contact the site.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
