Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer (Packaging / Automation)

ZipRecruiter; York; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging manufacturer located in York is seeking a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer. This role offers a mix of maintenance tasks across a regional area, including advanced packaging machinery. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing and automation and be prepared for a field-based role involving overnight stays and training. Offers a competitive salary alongside bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Company van for personal use

Generous pension contribution

Company bonus

Time off in lieu

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance engineering, specifically in packaging or PLC-controlled machinery.
• Willingness to travel for training and overnight stays.
• Field-based role experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Cover a regional patch, requiring overnight stays.
• Engage in ongoing training on machinery and automation systems.

Skills

Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineering

Manufacturing experience

PLC knowledge

Automation experience

Packaging machinery experience

Job description

Overview

Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer (Packaging / Automation)

£35,000 + (OTE £38,000-£45,000) + Regional Patch + Company Bonus + On Call 1 in 10 (telephone only) + Company Van + Generous Pension Contribution + Time Off in Lieu + Company Benefits

York - Covering a regional patch

Are you a skilled Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with experience in Manufacturing / PLCs / Automation / Packaging machinery? On offer is a hands-on, regional role within the UK subsidiary of a global packaging manufacturing leader who offer industry-leading training, excellent progression, and bonus and on-call pay to significantly increase your earnings. This well-established company provides advanced packaging and labelling solutions for clients across F&B, e-commerce, and industrial sectors. With continued growth since the 1970s, they are expanding their team to meet increasing demand. In this varied role, you will cover a regional patch (around 2 hours from your home), conducting planned preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, and servicing across a range of advanced packaging machinery, in addition to regular overnight stays to cover holidays etc., and the opportunity to travel internationally for training.

This position is ideal for a Maintenance Engineer with experience in packaging, manufacturing, or PLC-controlled machinery, seeking a field-based role with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Role

• Undertake planned preventative maintenance, breakdown, and other servicing tasks
• Cover sites across a regional patch (with regular overnight stays)
• Training on specialist software, machinery, and automation systems
• Company van provided - available for personal use
• Participate in a 1 in 10 on-call rota (phone only) and bonus scheme to enhance earnings

The Person

• Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer or similar experience in Manufacturing / Packaging / PLC / Automation
• Looking for a Field based role
• Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, FSE, Field Service, Mechanical, Electrical, PLC, Packaging, Machinery, Automation, Technical, Support, Regional

Location keywords: North, East, Yorkshire, Leeds, Harrogate, York

Reference number: BBBH21773

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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