Multi Skilled Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 44,280 - 54,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension

Career progression

Annual salary reviews

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) for a market‑leading FMCG manufacturing site in Leeds. This hands‑on role offers long‑term security, structured training, and clear progression within a highly automated facility.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, fault‑find PLCs, and drive continuous improvement while mentoring junior engineers. The role requires an electrical bias, industrial automation experience, and a recognised

Qualifications

• Must have multi skilled electrical capability.
• Strong PLC fault finding experience.
• Background in automated manufacturing environments.
• Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team in planned, reactive, and breakdown maintenance.
• Electrical and PLC fault finding on automated machinery.
• Respond to breakdowns and drive root cause analysis.
• Ensure safe, efficient maintenance operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical bias

PLC fault finding

Automated factory background

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

BRAND NEW SITE - FULLY AUTOMATED

Location: Leeds

Salary: £49,200 + Overtime

Shift: Days and Nights (Mon-Fri)

Job Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a market-leading FMCG manufacturing business in Northampton. This hands-on role offers long-term job security, structured training, and clear progression within a highly automated, modern facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team in planned, reactive, and breakdown maintenance
• Electrical and PLC fault finding on automated machinery
• Respond to breakdowns and drive root cause analysis
• Ensure safe, efficient maintenance operations
• Drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Mentor and develop junior engineers

Non‑Negotiable Requirements

• Multi skilled with an Electrical Bias
• Strong PLC fault‑finding experience
• Must come from an Automated Factory or Industrial Manufacturing Background
• Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Additional Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Proactive, hands‑on approach
• Team player with leadership capability

Desirable

• FMCG or automated manufacturing background
• Ex‑Armed Forces engineers encouraged

Benefits

• £49,000 salary with regular reviews
• Days and nights shift pattern
• State-of-the-art, fully automated facility
• OEM and specialist training opportunities
• Private healthcare and pension
• Clear progression into senior/management roles

Location

Commutable from: Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Castleford