Maintenance Engineer

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Riccall; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a role in York. You will be responsible for resolving mechanical and electrical issues, ensuring peak operational performance within the food industry. Ideal candidates will have maintenance experience, be proactive, and have strong fault-finding skills. This full-time role involves working shifts and supporting production requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance engineering role, ideally in food or FMCG.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills required.
• Flexibility to work shifts and support production as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work on a wide range of equipment tackling mechanical and electrical issues.
• Maintain peak operational performance with production teams.
• Assist with equipment installation and commissioning.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and comply with food safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Proactive attitude

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Job title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: York
Hours: Monday to Friday, rotating double days (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm)
Salary: Up to £40,000

Responsibilities

• You’ll work on a wide range of equipment, tackling both mechanical and electrical issues, and play a key role in supporting continuous improvement and minimising downtime.
• Working closely with production teams to maintain peak operational performance
• Assisting with equipment installation and commissioning
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with food safety and hygiene standards

What we’re looking for

• Experience in a maintenance engineering role – food or FMCG background ideal
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills (including pneumatics and hydraulics)
• A proactive, can-do attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work shifts and support production as needed

If you’re ready for a new challenge and want to be part of a supportive and energetic team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more.