Maintenance Engineer

Gap Technical Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Contract Maintenance Engineer near Harrogate to support the manufacturing process. This role involves responding to breakdowns, conducting scheduled maintenance, and contributing to continuous improvements. The ideal candidate should have a strong engineering background and ideally a time-served apprenticeship. A competitive rate of £36.00 per hour is offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity to work in a reputable manufacturing environment

Cross-skilling and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a Food, FMCG, or Packaging Manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and support team members.
• Flexible, hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and corrective work.
• Identify and resolve recurring machine and processing faults.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Planning skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

17th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations

PLC knowledge

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

£36.00 per hour

Near Harrogate

gap technical is proud to be representing an established manufacturing business in their search for a Contract Maintenance Engineer to join their team at their facility near Harrogate.

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 36.00 per hour Inside IR35
• Opportunity to work in a reputable manufacturing environment
• Cross‑skilling and training opportunities available

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Closing Date: 24/12/2025