Automation Maintenance Engineer (Electrical PLC) – Days & Nights

Pioneer-Selection-Ltd; Otley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Company pension

Training opportunities

Job summary

Pioneer-Selection-Ltd is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a market-leading FMCG manufacturer. You will lead maintenance on highly automated production lines, improving reliability, uptime, and efficiency across the site.

The role offers training, progression, and exposure to state-of-the-art automation. Based near Leeds, the position involves day and night shifts, with a competitive salary and overtime.

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled with an Electrical Bias.
• Experience in PLC fault-finding on automated machinery.
• Background in automated factory or industrial manufacturing.
• Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team in planned, reactive, and breakdown maintenance.
• Electrical and PLC fault finding on automated machinery.
• Respond to breakdowns and drive root cause analysis.
• Ensure safe, efficient maintenance operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical bias

PLC fault-finding

Multi-skilled

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Pioneer-Selection-Ltd is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a market-leading FMCG manufacturer. You will lead maintenance on highly automated production lines, improving reliability, uptime, and efficiency across the site.

The role offers training, progression, and exposure to state-of-the-art automation. Based near Leeds, the position involves day and night shifts, with a competitive salary and overtime.