Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer (Packaging / Automation)

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

Job summary

A global packaging manufacturing leader seeks a skilled Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to conduct maintenance and repairs across a regional patch in the UK. Ideal candidates will have experience in PLC-controlled machinery and packaging. The role offers extensive training, development opportunities, and competitive pay including bonuses and company benefits.

Benefits

Company van provided - available for personal use

Generous Pension Contribution

Time Off in Lieu

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in handling PLC-controlled machinery.
• Ability to conduct planned preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Flexibility to cover a regional patch with overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Undertake planned preventative maintenance, breakdown, and servicing tasks.
• Cover sites across a regional patch with regular overnight stays.
• Participate in a 1 in 10 on-call rota and bonus scheme.

Skills

Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

Manufacturing experience

PLC experience

Automation experience

Experience with Packaging machinery

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? This 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.

There is also 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.

The 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 Manufacturing / Packaging / PLC / Automation experience
• Looking for a Field based role
• Field based/regional consideration in North/East/Yorkshire areas

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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