Maintenance Engineer

Austin Fraser; York; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Electrician to join their dynamic team in York. This role offers a stable, days-only schedule, ensuring a great work-life balance while working in a clean and well-organized environment. As part of a supportive team culture, you'll be responsible for both reactive and planned maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems, directly impacting production efficiency. With excellent earning potential and opportunities for career advancement, this position is perfect for skilled electricians looking to make a meaningful difference in a forward-thinking packaging manufacturer.

Benefits

Great work-life balance

Excellent earning potential

Career progression

Supportive team culture

Investment in automation

Qualifications

• Electrically biased with strong mechanical understanding required.
• Experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on production equipment.
• Conduct fault finding on PLC-controlled systems.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Fault Finding

PLC Systems

Continuous Improvement

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Multi-skilled Maintenance Electrician - Days | £52,000 | York | Packaging Industry

Are you a skilled Maintenance Electrician looking for a fresh challenge with a forward-thinking packaging manufacturer? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business that truly values its engineers.

Location: York
Salary: £52,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: Days-based (Monday to Friday - no nights!)

What's in it for you?

1. A stable, days-only role with a great work-life balance
2. Excellent earning potential and career progression
3. A clean, well-organised site with investment in automation and reliability
4. Supportive team culture and a leadership team that actually listens

The Role:

You'll be responsible for reactive and planned maintenance across a fast-paced packaging site. Working with both electrical and mechanical systems, your work will directly impact production uptime and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Electrical and mechanical maintenance of production equipment
2. Fault finding on PLC-controlled systems
3. Involvement in continuous improvement and project work
4. Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with site procedures

About You:

1. Electrically biased with a strong mechanical understanding
2. NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
3. Experience in a manufacturing/packaging/FMCG environment preferred
4. Comfortable working independently on a days shift