Multi-Skilled Engineer

Alaska Black Limited.; West Yorkshire, York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

24 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Bike and car schemes

Health plan

Company uniform

Job summary

Alaska Black Limited. is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer with a strong electrical bias to join its manufacturing operations across West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire.

You will maintain and improve plant, machinery and site services, ensuring reliability while supporting production teams and safety standards. The role requires extensive electrical expertise within a manufacturing environment, with PLC programming and CMMS experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3, ONC Electrical Engineering, BTEC Level 3 Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• PLC fault-finding, repair and programming experience.
• Experience with automated electro-mechanical manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic and instrumentation-controlled systems.
• At least five years' experience within manufacturing, packaging or processing.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.
• Knowledge of 5S, Lean and TPM manufacturing techniques.
• Understanding HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical equipment faults.
• Maintain and improve plant, machinery, assets and site services.
• PLC fault finding, repair and programming.
• Support continuous improvement of maintenance practices (TPM).
• Undertake improvement projects to increase machine efficiency and output.
• Install and commission new equipment when required.
• Ensure all engineering work complies with food safety and Health & Safety standards.
• Utilise CMMS and maintain shift documentation.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electro-mechanical systems

Pneumatic/hydraulic systems

Manufacturing experience

Lean/ TPM awareness

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 / ONC Electrical Engineering

BTEC Level 3 Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Multi-Skilled Engineer – Electrical Bias

West Yorkshire / North Yorkshire
£21.26 per Hour + Excellent Benefits
48-Hour Week Over 4 Days

Are you an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer with a strong electrical background looking to join a successful and established food manufacturing business?

Our client is a highly regarded manufacturer with a strong reputation within its sector. Due to continued investment and development, they are looking to appoint a Multi-Skilled Engineer to support their manufacturing operations across sites in the West Yorkshire / North Yorkshire area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys fault finding, problem solving and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Role

Working as part of the engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving plant, machinery and site services, ensuring maximum reliability and performance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment faults.
• Maintaining and improving plant, machinery, assets and site services.
• PLC fault finding, repair and programming.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of maintenance practices.
• Undertaking improvement projects to increase machine efficiency and output.
• Installing and commissioning new equipment when required.
• Ensuring all engineering work complies with food safety and Health & Safety standards.
• Using engineering systems and processes effectively, including CMMS.
• Maintaining appropriate shift documentation and supporting engineering stock control.
• Working collaboratively with Production and other departments to resolve engineering issues.

The role will involve working with modern automated manufacturing equipment and requires a strong electrical skill set alongside broader mechanical engineering capabilities.

The Candidate

We are looking for a genuinely multi-skilled engineer with a strong electrical bias and significant experience within manufacturing, FMCG or a process environment.

You will ideally have:

• Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3, ONC Electrical Engineering, BTEC Level 3 Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Strong electrical knowledge alongside multi-skilled engineering capabilities.
• PLC fault-finding, repair and programming experience.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with automated electro-mechanical manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic and instrumentation-controlled systems.
• At least five years' experience within manufacturing, packaging or processing.
• Food manufacturing experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of facilities plant, steam boilers and refrigeration would be advantageous.
• Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Knowledge of 5S, Lean and TPM manufacturing techniques.
• A good understanding of HACCP principles.
• A full UK driving licence and your own transport.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure.
• A strong work ethic and positive, can-do attitude.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and ability to communicate effectively across different departments.

The requirement for an electrical engineering qualification, strong electrical background, PLC experience and manufacturing experience is central to the position.

The Package

• £21.26 per hour
• 48-hour week over 4 days
• 24 days' annual leave
• Company benefits
• Company uniform
• Health planBike and car schemes
• Private healthcare subject to qualifying service
• Opportunity to develop your engineering skills further within an established manufacturing business

Location: West Yorkshire / North Yorkshire
Hours: 48 hours over 4 days
Pay: £21.26 per hour + excellent benefits