Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Alexander Steele Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Steele Recruitment are partnering with a leading food manufacturer in West Yorkshire to recruit a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer. You will maintain production equipment, drive improvements in reliability, and minimise downtime in a busy manufacturing environment.

The role includes PPM and reactive maintenance, night shifts (4 on 4 off, 6pm–6am), and a focus on continuous improvement to support production targets. CMMS proficiency and strong fault-finding skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance engineering within manufacturing or production.
• Strong electrical or mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with industrial production machinery maintenance.
• Experience with CMMS and maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and implement improvements.
• Undertake root cause analysis (RCA) to prevent repeat failures.
• Support production with machine changeovers and adjustments.
• Record maintenance activities and downtime in CMMS.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

CMMS experience

Root cause analysis

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Alexander Steele Recruitment are working in partnership with an established food manufacturing business in West Yorkshire to recruit a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing environment, playing a key role in maintaining production equipment, minimising downtime and driving improvements in machinery reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production and manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and implement improvements to increase reliability and efficiency.
• Undertake root cause analysis (RCA) to investigate breakdowns and prevent repeat failures.
• Support production teams with machinery changeovers and equipment adjustments.
• Utilise the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to record maintenance activities, equipment faults and downtime.
• Maintain and improve equipment performance to support production targets.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with health & safety, food hygiene and quality standards.
• Work closely with production and engineering colleagues to ensure the smooth running of manufacturing operations.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer or Multi-Skilled Engineer within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong electrical or mechanical fault-finding and maintenance skills.
• Experience maintaining and repairing industrial production machinery.
• Previous experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or another fast-paced manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, steam, refrigeration or other industrial systems would be beneficial.
• Experience using CMMS systems and completing maintenance documentation.
• A logical approach to fault-finding with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
• 4 on 4 off permanent night shift (6pm - 6am)
• Permanent position with an established food manufacturing business.
• Opportunity to work within a busy, fast-paced production environment.
• Varied engineering role covering planned maintenance, breakdowns and continuous improvement.