Electrical-Bias Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer - FMCG

Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing; Lofthouse; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on 4 off shift pattern

FMCG industry environment

Job summary

Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing in Pontefract seeks a Multiskilled Engineer with an electrical bias to maintain and repair equipment, ensuring production lines run smoothly in the FMCG sector.

The role requires reading electrical drawings, knowledge of electrical regulations (17th/18th Edition), fault-finding skills, and a proactive, self-starting approach. You will work in a safety-focused environment with structured preventive maintenance and clear collaboration with production teams.

Qualifications

• Apprentice or time served desirable.
• Able to read electrical drawings.
• Aware of electrical regulations.
• Electrical/multi-skilled bias.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• A systematic approach to problem solving and fault finding.
• Electrical knowledge and fault-finding skills.
• 17th/18th Edition Electrical.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all factory premises, plant and equipment are maintained correctly and safely to a good working order.
• Responding to breakdowns in a quick, timely manner and complete associated paperwork.
• Pre-start production checks to be completed daily.
• Conduct continuous machine observation and measurement during the shift, identifying potential failure or deterioration in output, waste or quality performance from machine standards.
• Determining the cause of potential failure or performance deterioration, and either complete remedial work during the shift or brief the manager on the issue, cause and recommended solution.
• Adhere to company Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Policy.
• Ensuring audit works are actioned and recorded in line with management timelines.
• Preventing production downtime, accidents or injuries through planned preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Conduct continuous monitoring of machinery during the shift, identifying potential safety risks and taking necessary actions to remove the hazard.
• Ensuring equipment is handed back to Production in 100% safe condition.
• Conducting a risk assessment prior to any maintenance work and ensure conclusions are implemented before work starts, to remove hazards to both staff and meat products.
• Attending training sessions or courses at the request of the Engineering Manager.
• Liaising with Production, Technical, Hygiene and Management, maintaining a good team-focused approach at all times.

Skills

Electrical bias

Read electrical drawings

Electrical regulations

Fault finding

Initiative

Systematic approach

17th/18th Edition Electrical

Education

Apprentice or time served

Job description

Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing in Pontefract seeks a Multiskilled Engineer with an electrical bias to maintain and repair equipment, ensuring production lines run smoothly in the FMCG sector.

The role requires reading electrical drawings, knowledge of electrical regulations (17th/18th Edition), fault-finding skills, and a proactive, self-starting approach. You will work in a safety-focused environment with structured preventive maintenance and clear collaboration with production teams.