Maintenance Engineer

We’re working with a highly respected, long-established UK manufacturer known for premium quality, craftsmanship, and continuous innovation.

Operating from a modern, well-invested production facility in North Yorkshire, the business blends traditional production values with advanced automated manufacturing systems.

This is an opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a highly capable engineering team where standards are high, investment is consistent, and engineering plays a critical role in protecting product quality and operational performance.

Why This Role is Attractive

• A quality-led operation – Engineering supports premium product standards where precision and care matter
• Strong capital investment – Modern equipment, ongoing upgrades, and a clear focus on reliability and efficiency
• Balanced workload – A mix of planned maintenance, reactive support, and improvement activity
• Genuine engineering influence – Engineers are involved in problem-solving and long-term reliability improvements, not just breakdown response
• Stable, well-run environment – Low drama, structured, and professionally managed maintenance function
• Varied technology – From legacy systems to highly automated, PLC-driven production lines

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production and packaging assets
• Respond effectively to breakdowns, diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical faults
• Work across pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Support installation, commissioning, and modification of new and existing equipment
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, uptime, and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and engineering safety standards (GMP / HACCP)
• Accurately record maintenance activity using CMMS systems

About You

• Recognised engineering qualification (Level 3 NVQ, HNC or equivalent)
• Strong multi-skilled capability (electrical and mechanical fault-finding)
• Experience within FMCG, food, packaging, or similar regulated manufacturing
• Confident fault diagnosis on automated production equipment
• A proactive mindset with a focus on prevention and continuous improvement
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £58,000 + bonus
• Excellent pension scheme
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Exposure to modern automation and continuous improvement projects
• Long-term stability within a well-established, respected manufacturer

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