Maintenance Engineer

gap technical; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Cross-skilling and training

Reputable manufacturing environment

Job summary

gap technical is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for an ongoing contract near Harrogate. You will respond to breakdowns, carry out preventative maintenance and drive continuous improvements within a busy FMCG manufacturing environment.

The role suits a hands-on engineer with strong communication and teamwork skills, able to train operators and support major repairs. Attractive hourly rate and Inside IR35 conditions apply.

Qualifications

• Ideally time-served apprenticeship.
• Experience in Food, FMCG or Packaging env. advantageous but not essential.
• Strong communication, planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and corrective work.
• Identify and resolve recurring faults in machines/processes.
• Collaborate with operations and assist in major repairs.
• Train operators in basic maintenance tasks.
• Maintain machinery to high safety and performance standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to reduce downtime.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship

Strong communication

Planning

Organisational skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Hands-on problem solving

Education

17th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations

PLC training

Tools

PLC

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Ongoing Contract

£38 per hour

Location: Near Harrogate

Closing Date: 19/09/2026

Role Overview

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the manufacturing process by responding to breakdowns, conducting scheduled maintenance, and driving continuous improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with a strong engineering background to join a dynamic and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner, ensuring production downtime is minimized
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and corrective work
• Identify and resolve recurring machine and processing faults
• Work collaboratively with operational staff and assist in major repairs
• Train operators in basic maintenance tasks to promote first-line maintenance capability
• Maintain machinery to a high standard of safety and performance
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve processes

Candidate Requirements

• Ideally time-served engineering apprenticeship
• Experience in a Food, FMCG, or Packaging Manufacturing environment is advantageous but not essential
• Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and support team members
• Flexible, hands-on approach to problem-solving

Desirable Qualifications

• 17th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations
• PLC knowledge and or certified training

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of 38.00 per hour Inside IR35
• Opportunity to work in a reputable manufacturing environment
• Cross-skilling and training opportunities available