Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Search & Select Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support production reliability in Leeds. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical fault-finding skills and a background in maintenance engineering. Responsibilities include planned maintenance, fault finding, and supporting production teams. This role offers various benefits including a monthly product allowance, private medical access, and a company bonus scheme, providing a comprehensive package for the right candidate.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private medical & 24/7 GP access

Life assurance

Enhanced pension

Generous holiday entitlement

High street discounts

Company bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer background.
• Experience within manufacturing, FMCG preferred.
• Ability to assist with mechanical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Support production teams to minimize downtime.
• Complete inspection and maintenance logs.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Mechanical ability

Ability to read electrical drawings

Strong safety working practices

Education

Level 3 NVQ / City & Guilds / HNC / HND in Engineering

Apprenticeship-trained

Tools

PLC fault-finding

Forklift licence

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrically Biased)

Shifts : Continental Shifts - 12 Hour Days & Nights

Our client is a leading FMCG / Manufacturing business and they are looking for an electrically biased Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support production performance and keep machinery running reliably across the site.

What you’ll be doing:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery
• Electrical fault finding on motors, sensors, control panels and automation equipment
• Supporting mechanical repairs when needed
• Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime
• Completing inspections, maintenance logs and all relevant documentation
• Assisting with installation and commissioning of new machinery
• Identifying improvements to boost reliability and efficiency

What you’ll need:

• Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer background
• Experience within manufacturing (FMCG preferred but not essential)
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills and safe working practices>
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
• Mechanical ability to support wider engineering tasks
• Level 3 NVQ / City & Guilds / HNC / HND in Engineering (or equivalent)
• Apprenticeship-trained (desirable)

Nice to have:

• PLC fault-finding experience
• Industry certifications
• Forklift licence

Benefits:

• Monthly product allowance
• Private medical & 24 / 7 GP access
• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension
• Generous holiday entitlement
• High street discounts
• Company bonus scheme

If this isn't quite right for you, Synergi Search & Select support a wide range of manufacturing businesses across the UK. Get in touch for a confidential chat about alternative opportunities.