Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Lower Moor; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support operations in a fast-paced FMCG environment in West Yorkshire. This role requires strong technical abilities and experience in maintenance practices, including both mechanical and electrical systems. The engineer will conduct maintenance, oversee equipment performance, and ensure compliance with quality standards. Competitive salary up to £56,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within the FMCG sector.
• 17th Edition qualification would be desirable.
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance to minimise disruption.
• Support production flow by setting up machinery efficiently.
• Work cross-functionally with technical teams to enhance workflows.

Skills

Technical ability

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Root cause analysis

Using CMMS

Education

A Level 3 Qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - FMCG

Salary - Up to 56,000 dependant on experience

Shift Pattern - 4 on 4 off Nights

Henderson Brown is delighted to be partnering with a well-renowned client within the FMCG industry who are recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join their team in West Yorkshire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment, playing a key role in ensuring the continued efficiency and reliability of production operations.

The Role

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be instrumental in maintaining and improving the performance of machinery across a busy manufacturing site. This is a hands-on position requiring strong technical ability, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative, and reactive maintenance; swiftly assessing and resolving faults to minimise disruption to operations.
• Support smooth production flow by setting up machinery efficiently and fine-tuning systems during product or format changes.
• Work cross-functionally with production and technical teams to drive engineering-based enhancements to workflows and output.
• Oversee equipment performance and calibration to ensure products meet quality and compliance standards.
• Use of a CMMS system to maintain clear documentation of engineering activities, ensuring all service records, work logs, and part usage are up to date.

Requirements

• Previous experience within the FMCG sector
• A Level 3 Qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (e.g. ONC , BTEC Level etc)
• 17th Edition qualification would be desirable
• Solid understanding of both mechanical and electrical maintenance practices, with the ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Competent in using CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems) for logging and managing maintenance tasks.
• Skilled in root cause analysis and implementing long-term corrective actions to prevent recurring faults.

If this is of interest, the first step would be to apply.