Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

D R Newitt & Associates; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10%

Brand-new equipment and technology

Training & progression opportunities

Job summary

D R Newitt & Associates is seeking an electrically biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a rapidly growing, highly automated manufacturing environment in York. You will maintain, improve and optimise production equipment to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.

Ideal candidates will have an engineering qualification (electrical or mechanical), strong electrical fault-finding skills, and experience with automated machinery and PLC-controlled systems, in FMCG or similar settings.

Qualifications

• Electrical fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities.
• Experience with automated manufacturing machinery and PLC-controlled systems.
• Good understanding of mechanical maintenance and repair.
• Experience in FMCG or similar manufacturing environments.
• Proactive problem-solving under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and reactive repairs on highly automated production machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Work with PLC-controlled systems and modern manufacturing equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Identify recurring faults and implement long-term solutions.
• Collaborate with production teams to maximise equipment performance.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical maintenance

PLC control

Preventive maintenance

Education

Engineering qualification (electrical or mechanical)

Tools

PLC systems

Automation equipment

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £52,000 – £57,000 + 10% Bonus

An opportunity to make your mark within a rapidly growing, highly automated manufacturing environment.

Are you an electrically biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the industry?

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious and expanding manufacturing business investing heavily in its people, facilities and technology. With brand-new production equipment, significant investment in engineering training and a strong commitment to internal progression, this is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to develop their technical expertise and build a long-term future with a growing business.

Operating within a multi-billion-pound industry, the business supplies major UK retailers and supermarkets nationwide and is investing in becoming one of the biggest names in its sector.

The Role

Working within a highly automated, fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will play a key role in maintaining, improving and optimising production equipment to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs across highly automated production machinery.
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Working with PLC-controlled systems, automation and modern manufacturing equipment.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to improve machinery reliability and operational efficiency.
• Identifying recurring faults and implementing effective long-term solutions.
• Working closely with production teams to ensure maximum equipment performance and output.

The Person

The ideal candidate will be an electrically biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• A recognised engineering qualification (electrical or mechanical).
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities.
• Experience working with automated manufacturing machinery and PLC-controlled systems.
• A good understanding of mechanical maintenance and repair.
• Experience within FMCG, food and beverage, bottling, packaging, plastics or similar manufacturing environments.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Experience with Krones machinery would be particularly advantageous, although experience with similar high-speed automated production equipment will also be considered.

What's on Offer?

• £52,000 – £57,000 salary, depending on experience.
• 10% annual bonus, split between individual performance and company production targets.
• Significant investment in brand-new manufacturing equipment and technology.
• Dedicated training and development, including substantial investment in specialist machinery training.
• Genuine opportunities for internal progression and promotion.
• The opportunity to work with modern, high-speed automated production lines.
• A growing business with ambitious expansion plans and long-term investment.

Why Join?

This is more than just another maintenance position. You will be joining a business investing in the future of its manufacturing operation, with access to some of the latest production technology and genuine opportunities to develop your engineering skills.

If you're an electrically biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer who wants to work with modern automation, develop your technical capabilities and be part of an ambitious business, we'd be keen to hear from you