Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer (Packaging / Automation)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; York; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to cover a regional patch in York. The role includes conducting maintenance and breakdown repairs on advanced packaging machinery. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing and automation, with opportunities for training and development. This position offers competitive pay and additional benefits, including a company vehicle for personal use.

Benefits

Company bonus

Company van for personal use

Generous pension contribution

Ongoing training opportunities

Time off in lieu

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and packaging.
• Knowledge of PLC and automation systems.
• Willing to travel for training and on-call service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Perform breakdown repairs across the regional patch.
• Provide servicing on advanced packaging machinery.

Skills

Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer or similar
• Manufacturing / Packaging / PLC / Automation experience
• Looking for a Field based role

Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, FSE, Field Service, Mechanical, Electrical, PLC, Packaging, Machinery, Automation, Technical, Support, Regional, 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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