Maintenance Engineer

Gap Technical Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Cross-skilling and training

Job summary

Gap Technical Ltd seeks a Maintenance Engineer to join an established manufacturing business near Harrogate on an ongoing contract. You will respond to breakdowns, perform scheduled maintenance, and drive continuous improvements to minimise downtime.

The role requires a proactive engineer with strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration abilities. The package includes a competitive hourly rate and access to training opportunities within a reputable facility.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong problem solving and diagnostic skills essential.
• Proactive, hands-on engineer with good communication.
• Active team player with flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Carry out planned preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Identify and resolve recurring faults in machinery.
• Work with operations to support major repairs.
• Train operators in basic maintenance tasks.
• Maintain machinery to high safety and performance standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Planning & organisation

Hands-on problem solving

Time-served apprenticeship

Education

17th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations

PLC training/certification

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Ongoing Contract
38 per hour
Location: Near Harrogate
Closing Date: 19/09/2026

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