Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Synergi Recruitment; Selby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with electrical bias to join a major food manufacturing facility in Selby, England. The ideal candidate will perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on various equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates with experience in FMCG manufacturing and relevant certifications are encouraged to apply. This position offers enhanced benefits and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Life Insurance

Free on-site parking

Long term career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Time-served engineer with electrical bias (HNC/ONC or equivalent).
• Experience in food or FMCG manufacturing is preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive electrical maintenance on production and plant equipment.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain single- and three-phase systems.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure safe, efficient maintenance.

Skills

Electrical bias

PLC/process control experience

Health & Safety certification

IT literacy

Education

HNC/ONC or equivalent

18th Edition IEE Regulations qualification

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is one of Europe's largest independent, family-owned businesses with a focus on modern technology and high-quality products.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) responsible for carrying out electrical and mechanical maintenance on production, plant, and process equipment at a leading food manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct planned and reactive electrical maintenance on production and plant equipment.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain single- and three-phase systems.
• Perform electrical testing, inspections, and PLC/process control troubleshooting.
• Maintain, calibrate, and verify sensors, instrumentation, and control panels.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance on conveyors, drives, mixers, milling, and packing machinery.
• Replace bearings, chains, belts, and mechanical components.
• Perform fault finding, root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure safe, efficient maintenance.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Time-served engineer with electrical bias (HNC/ONC or equivalent).
• 18th Edition IEE Regulations qualification (essential).
• PLC/process control experience.
• Health & Safety certification (IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent).
• Experience in food or FMCG manufacturing.
• CMMS experience for planned maintenance.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Skills:

• Strong IT literacy (Microsoft Office).
• Experience with automated packaging, milling, and blending equipment.
• Knowledge of process control instrumentation and compressors, motors, and drives.

Benefits Include:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Life Insurance
• Free on-site parking
• Long term career progression opportunities

If you believe you are a great fit for this role, wed love to hear from you. Apply now!