Multi-Skilled Engineer - FMCG/ Food

Russell Taylor Group; York; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their dynamic team in York. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced food production environment, ensuring machinery operates efficiently through proactive maintenance and support. You'll be at the forefront of continuous improvement initiatives, collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance operational performance. If you have a passion for engineering and a commitment to safety and quality, this position could be your next career step in a thriving sector.

Benefits

Canteen

Company Pension

Free Parking

Health & Wellbeing Programme

On-site Parking

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualifications with a focus on electrical maintenance.
• Experience in food production environments, understanding HACCP and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and repairs on production machinery.
• Perform diagnostics and root cause analysis to maximize equipment uptime.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Recognised Engineering Qualifications (Electrical)

Mechanical Qualifications

Job description

Salary: £50000 - £54000 per annum, Benefits: Canteen, Company Pension, Free Parking, Health & wellbeing programme, On-site parking

Vacancy Title: Multi-Skilled Engineer - FMCG/ Food

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: York

Industry: Food/FMCG MANUFACTURING

Start Date: 2025-04-28

REF: J91983585

Contact Name: Joe Appleby

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Vacancy Published: 2 days ago

Multi-Skilled Engineer - Food/ FMCG

Salary: £50,000-£54,000 per annum

Location: York (SE)

Industry: Food Manufacturing

Bias: Electrical

Shift Type: Panama Shift (12-hour Days & Nights)

Role Overview:

Join a leading manufacturing site in York as a Multi-Skilled Engineer. You will ensure machinery operates efficiently in a high-paced food production environment, focusing on maintenance and proactive support. The role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys problem-solving and continuous improvement within a team-focused setting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Carrying out planned maintenance, servicing, and repairs on production machinery.
2. Performing fault finding, diagnostics, and root cause analysis to maximize equipment uptime.
3. Ensuring all work complies with food safety and health & safety standards.
4. Supporting operation and maintenance of service plants like boilers and chilled water systems.
5. Participating in machinery installations, upgrades, and site projects.
6. Leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.
7. Completing risk assessments and maintaining GMP standards.
8. Adhering to company policies and collaborating with production teams.

Required Attributes:

1. Recognised engineering qualifications (Electrical essential, Mechanical advantageous).
2. Strong mechanical skills supporting electrical and mechanical maintenance.
3. Experience in a food production environment, preferably BRCGS or retailer-accredited.
4. Ability to work independently and in teams.
5. Understanding of HACCP, food safety, and hygiene principles.
6. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
7. Proactive, ownership-driven, and committed to continuous improvement.

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

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