Maintenance Engineer - Food Plant, PPM & Rapid Repairs

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

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.