Maintenance Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Sherburn in Elmet; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing operation is hiring a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Sherburn in Elmet. In this role, you will perform both planned and reactive maintenance to ensure optimal plant efficiency and safety compliance. The ideal candidate has relevant qualifications and strong problem-solving skills, contributing to process improvements in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary of £46,293 per annum plus additional perks.

Benefits

Overtime available at a premium rate

On-call allowance

Monday to Friday shift pattern

Qualifications

• Must have a City & Guilds Level 3/HNC or equivalent qualification.
• Strong health & safety awareness and communication skills required.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site equipment through planned and reactive maintenance.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safe isolation of equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns promptly and efficiently.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical safety awareness

Effective communication skills

Planned maintenance systems experience

Logical approach to fault finding

Education

City & Guilds Level 3/HNC in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS systems

FMCG machinery

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Salary: £46,293 per annum
Extras:

• Overtime available at a premium rate
• On-call allowance (1 week in every 4)
• Monday to Friday shift pattern
• Rotating shifts: 6am–2pm, 8am–4pm, 10am–6pm

Are you a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and safety-focused environment? We’re recruiting for a leading UK-based manufacturing operation that values technical excellence, proactive problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Role Summary

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be responsible for maintaining site equipment through both planned and reactive maintenance. You’ll play a key role in ensuring plant availability, efficiency, and compliance with health & safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure electrical and mechanical safety across the site
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safe isolation of equipment
• Perform planned preventative maintenance using CMMS systems
• Respond to breakdowns promptly and efficiently
• Support spare parts management and stock control
• Monitor plant condition and contribute to hygiene and audit improvements
• Supervise contractors and manage permits to work
• Identify and implement energy-saving initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• City & Guilds Level 3/HNC or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• Experience with planned maintenance systems
• Strong health & safety awareness
• Logical approach to fault finding
• Effective communication skills
• Must live within 1 hour of the site

Desirable:

• Experience in FMCG or food industry
• Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH)
• Additional certifications (IPAF, PASMA, Forklift, BOAS, 18th Edition)
• Welding/fabrication skills

Equipment You’ll Work With

• Conveyors (drag chain, screw, belt & bucket)
• Mixing and weighing equipment
• Boilers and steam plant
• Electrical control panels (inverters, PLCs)
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems

If you’re a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer ready to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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