Maintenance Engineer

Castle Employment Group; Market Weighton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays (o

Contributory pension

Job summary

Castle Employment Group is seeking a hands-on Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a busy food manufacturing site in Market Weighton. You will maintain, repair and optimise machinery to keep production running and support continuous improvement.

The role requires mechanical or electrical engineering qualifications, hands‑on experience in food manufacturing, and knowledge of 16th/17th/18th Edition. Monday to Friday with on‑call duties during peak periods in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification.
• Experience in food manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with 16th/17th/18th Edition wiring regulations.
• Strong problem-solving, organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant and equipment, diagnosing and resolving breakdowns quickly.
• Deliver preventative maintenance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, hygiene and H&S standards.
• Maintain accurate records and assist senior management as required.
• Flexible approach with on-call duties during peak periods.

Skills

Hands-on experience in food制造

Problem-solving and communication

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification

16th/17th/18th Edition or equivalent

Job description

A good food manufacturing site is seeking a hands‑on Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer to keep production running smoothly. You’ll maintain, repair and optimise machinery while supporting continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair plant and equipment, diagnosing and resolving breakdowns quickly
• Deliver preventative maintenance and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, hygiene and H&S standards
• Maintain accurate records and assist senior management as required
• Flexible approach with on‑call duties during peak periods

Requirements:

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification
• Hands‑on experience in food manufacturing
• 16th/17th/18th Edition or equivalent
• Strong problem‑solving, organisation and communication skills

Desirable:

NEBOSH/IOSH, food hygiene qualification, previous experience in a food production engineering role

This is a great opportunity for a proactive engineer to make an impact in a fast‑paced, 24/7 production environment.

• Monday to Friday with weekend flexibility
• Benefits: 28 days holiday incl. bank holidays (worked in lieu), contributory pension
• Salary: £40k