Maintenance Engineer

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer seeks a proactive Maintenance Engineer for their efficiency-driven team in Northallerton. This full-time position involves preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment failures, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess strong mechanical and electrical skills, ideally with a background in food production or FMCG. The role offers ongoing training, a competitive salary nearing £46k, and a supportive environment poised for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team-oriented environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on food production machinery.
• Responding to breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Collaborating with production teams for optimal operation.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Proactivity

Teamwork

Education

Engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or similar)

Job description

Are you a hands-on Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced, high-quality food production environment in the Northallerton area?

We’re hiring a proactive and reliable engineer to join a dynamic and growing team at a leading UK food manufacturer. This is your opportunity to play a key role in keeping a world-class production facility running at its best.

What you’ll be doing:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a range of food production machinery
  
  
• Responding quickly and effectively to breakdowns to reduce downtime
  
  
• Working closely with production teams to maintain peak operational performance
  
  
• Supporting continuous improvement and factory development projects
  
  
• 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
  
  
• Engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or similar) desirable, but practical experience equally valued
  
  

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary up to £46k and benefits package
  
  
• Full-time, permanent role Monday to Friday (7am–5pm, with a rota for 1 in 5 weekend cover if required)
  
  
• Ongoing training and development
  
  
• A supportive, team-oriented environment in a business with big ambitions
  
  

If you thrive in a fast-moving setting and take pride in maintaining high standards, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact.

Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career.