Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

Argus Vision B.V.; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Hull is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician. You will maintain and improve production equipment, ensuring reliability and supporting continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a strong electrical and mechanical background, with experience in FMCG, and is confident working with PLCs. This role offers a competitive salary of £49,750 and permanent day shifts with opportunities for training and career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent day shift

Excellent training and development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Time-served Maintenance Engineer or Technician.
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or fast-paced automation.
• Confident with Siemens or Allen Bradley systems is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance.
• Fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Supporting process improvements and engineering projects.

Skills

Electrical background

Mechanical background

Problem-solving

Knowledge of PLCs

Tools

PLCs

Relays

Variable speed drives (VSDs)

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician

Hull

£49,750

Shift 4 on 4 off (Days)

Our client, a well-established food manufacturer and part of a larger, highly successful group, is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to join their Hull site. With major site investment and cutting‑edge equipment upgrades, this is an exciting time to get on board.

The Role

Working on a 4 on 4 off days shift, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and improving a range of automated production and packaging equipment within a fast‑paced FMCG environment. You’ll play a key role in minimising downtime, improving reliability, and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Working with PLCs, relays, and variable speed drives (VSDs).
• Supporting process improvements and engineering projects.
• Collaborating with operations teams to ensure smooth running of production.

About You

• You’ll be a time‑served Maintenance Engineer or Technician with a strong multi‑skilled (electrical/mechanical) background.
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or a fast‑paced automated environment is highly desirable.
• Confident working with PLCs, relays, and drives (knowledge of Siemens or Allen Bradley would be a bonus).
• A self‑starter who enjoys problem‑solving and continuous improvement.

Whats On Offer

• £49,750 annual salary.
• Permanent 4 on 4 off days shift pattern (no nights).
• Stability and backing from a major UK manufacturing group.
• Excellent training, technical development, and long‑term career progression opportunities.
• A supportive, forward‑thinking engineering team in a well‑invested, modern site.

If you’re looking for a role that offers both security and progression, within a business investing heavily in its people and technology then this could be the opportunity for you.