Maintenance Engineer – Multi‑Skilled, FMCG/Food

CV Technical; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in York, offering a secure role in a well-structured manufacturing business. Key responsibilities include performing planned maintenance and responding to breakdowns in line with health & safety standards. Candidates should have mechanical and/or electrical maintenance knowledge, along with relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3. The position provides competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role within manufacturing.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in food or FMCG manufacturing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery.
• Respond to machinery breakdowns and complete effective fault finding.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance knowledge

Electrical maintenance knowledge

Ability to read technical drawings

Experience with PLCs and automated systems

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or relevant qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent)

Job description

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in York, offering a secure role in a well-structured manufacturing business. Key responsibilities include performing planned maintenance and responding to breakdowns in line with health & safety standards. Candidates should have mechanical and/or electrical maintenance knowledge, along with relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3. The position provides competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for personal development.