Maintenance Engineer

Proactive Global; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency in the UK seeks a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a highly automated FMCG manufacturing facility in South Leeds. The role offers a salary of £50,000 - £53,000, with potential up to £57,000 for exceptional candidates. Responsibilities include preventative and reactive maintenance on machinery, troubleshooting faults, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have FMCG experience and strong electrical skills. This position also offers 21 shifts of holiday and a standard pension scheme.

Benefits

21 shifts holiday

Standard pension scheme

Structured training and development

Qualifications

• FMCG or high-volume manufacturing experience (essential).
• Multi-skilled engineer - electrically biased preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults.
• Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Overview

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Leeds area

We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a highly automated FMCG manufacturing facility in South Leeds. Working in a team of 4 engineers (alongside a senior engineer), you will provide electrical and mechanical support to ensure production runs smoothly across a fast-paced environment.

This is a hands-on engineering role involving both reactive and planned maintenance, with excellent opportunities to develop your skills in automation and Siemens S7 systems.

Details

• Shifts: 2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off
• Salary: £50,000 - £53,000 per annum (up to £57,000 for exceptional candidates) + Annual Pay Review
• Location: Large-scale manufacturing site in South Leeds
• Benefits: 21 shifts holiday, company pension, structured training and development

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on a range of packaging, filling, sealing, and capping equipment.
• Work as part of a team of 4 engineers across rotating shifts.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults, ensuring minimum downtime.
• Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food manufacturing standards.
• Liaise with production teams and senior engineers to prioritise tasks effectively.

Candidate Profile

• FMCG or high-volume manufacturing experience (essential).
• Multi-skilled engineer - electrically biased preferred, but mechanically biased with solid electrical knowledge will also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, fault finding, and automation equipment.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible team player with excellent communication skills.

What’s on Offer

• Salary £50,000 - £53,000 (up to £57,000 for outstanding candidates).
• Annual pay review.
• Standard pension scheme.
• 21 shifts holiday.
• 2 weekends off per month due to shift pattern.
• Long-term opportunity to develop automation/Siemens S7 expertise.
• Comprehensive interview process including Teams call, aptitude test, and site tour.

Interested? Please send the cv to or call me on (phone number removed) for more details. Alternatively apply to this advert!

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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