Maintenance Engineer - #1672280

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | 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.

You will be working less than half the year due to the fantastic shift pattern on offer.

The Key Requirements...

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical 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

Why Hovis?

From breakfast to midnight snack, Hovis has been the heart of UK homes for generations with love in every loaf. Our products are consistently ranked number one or two in bread loaves categories across the UK and Northern Ireland (1), and we’re the nation’s 5th most popular FMCG brand (2).

As we continue to innovate, we seek talented, dedicated people to join us. For over 133 years, our 2,800-strong team has delivered top-quality Hovis bakery goods, and we look forward to strengthening our brand further.

Join us to be part of this exciting journey and help us remain a leading bakery company for years to come.

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

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