Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

KPI Recruiting; Skipton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting is recruiting for a well-established FMCG manufacturer in Skipton for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer on a contract basis. You will perform planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across the site to maximise equipment availability.

You will fault-find on electrical and mechanical systems on automated production and packaging lines, contribute to root-cause analysis, support installation projects and maintain accurate maintenance records in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance skills.
• Experience fault-finding on automated production and packaging machinery.
• Experience with planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across the site.
• Respond to breakdowns, diagnose faults and restore equipment.
• Fault-find on automated production and packaging machinery.
• Identify recurring faults and contribute to root-cause analysis.
• Support equipment installation, modification and improvement projects.
• Work with production teams to minimise downtime and maximise availability.
• Maintain maintenance records and documentation.
• Identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Support preventative maintenance strategies development.
• Provide technical support to colleagues and contribute to wider projects and initiatives.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Automation equipment

Documentation

Teamwork

Health & safety

Education

Engineering qualification

Apprenticeship

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Contract

Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire

Contract: Contract / Temporary

Shift Pattern: Double Days

Start Date: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and successful FMCG manufacturing business based in Skipton on a contract basis.

The Role

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across the manufacturing site
• Respond effectively to breakdowns, diagnosing faults and restoring equipment to operational condition
• Undertake electrical and mechanical fault-finding and repairs across automated production and equipment
• Identify recurring faults and contribute to root-cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Support equipment installation, modification and improvement projects where required
• Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime and maximise equipment availability
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Identify potential equipment failures and recommend appropriate corrective actions
• Support the development and improvement of preventative maintenance strategies
• Provide technical support to colleagues and contribute to wider engineering projects and initiatives

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer within an FMCG manufacturing environment – essential
• Recognised engineering qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent engineering experience
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance skills
• Experience fault-finding on automated production and/or packaging machinery
• Proven experience of planned preventative and reactive maintenance
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving abilities
• Experience working within a fast-paced, high-volume production environment
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond quickly to breakdown situations
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving engineering issues
• Strong commitment to health, safety and engineering standards

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