Maintenance Engineer

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Elvington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a dynamic team. The role involves tackling mechanical and electrical issues, supporting continuous improvement, and closely collaborating with production teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in maintenance engineering, preferably in FMCG, and possess strong fault-finding skills. This position offers a salary of up to £40,000 and requires flexibility for shift work.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance engineering role, preferably in food or FMCG.
• Capability to tackle both mechanical and electrical issues.
• Flexibility to work shifts and support production needs.

Responsibilities

• Work on a range of equipment to resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate closely with production teams to ensure optimal performance.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Pneumatics knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer — Location: York — Hours: Monday to Friday, rotating double days (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm) — Salary: Up to £40,000

Are you a skilled maintenance engineer looking to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team? We’re looking for a proactive and reliable Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to help keep operations running smoothly across a busy production environment.

Responsibilities

• You’ll work on a wide range of equipment, tackling both mechanical and electrical issues, and play a key role in supporting continuous improvement and minimising downtime.
• Working closely with production teams to maintain peak operational performance
• Assisting with equipment installation and commissioning

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business that invests in its people and values teamwork, innovation, and quality.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in a maintenance engineering role – food or FMCG background ideal
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills (including pneumatics and hydraulics)
• A proactive, can-do attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work shifts and support production as needed

If you’re ready for a new challenge and want to be part of a supportive and energetic team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more.