Multi Skilled Shift Engineer

Winsearch; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Stable shift pattern

Technical training and development

Exposure to new machinery

Job summary

Winsearch is seeking a Multi Skilled Shift Engineer (Electrically Biased) to support a fast-moving FMCG site in the Harrogate area. You will fault-find on PLC-controlled machinery, perform planned and reactive maintenance, and help drive OEE improvements on high-speed lines.

The role offers a competitive salary up to £56,650 with a bonus, 12-hour shifts on a 6-6 rotation, and strong investment in engineering development.

Qualifications

• Electrical bias with multi-skilled maintenance experience in FMCG environments.
• Experience working on fast-paced manufacturing lines and automation equipment.
• Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding on PLC-controlled, automated production machinery.
• Planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnosing electrical faults on motors, drives, inverters, sensors and control panels.
• Supporting continuous improvement activities and root cause analysis.
• Working closely with production to maximise line efficiency.

Skills

Electrical bias

FMCG experience

Diagnostics fault finding

Independent decision making

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Multi Skilled Shift Engineer (Electrically Biased)

North Yorkshire (Harrogate area)

Up to £56,650 + bonus

12-hour shifts | Days & Nights | 6-6 rotation

Why this role?

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly advanced FMCG manufacturing site operating one of the fastest and most automated production lines in the region. The business is investing heavily in both technology and people, with major growth plans and new production lines continually being introduced.

Engineering is taken seriously here. The site operates with a structured maintenance strategy, strong long-term planning, and a genuine commitment to developing its engineers.

If you are an electrically biased maintenance engineer looking to move away from constant firefighting and into a modern, progressive manufacturing environment, this is a great time to join.

• £56k+ base salary plus bonus
• High-speed, highly automated production facility
• Exceptional investment in engineering development (£300k spent on advanced engineer training)
• Growing site with ongoing capital investment and new line installations
• Strong focus on planned maintenance, continuous improvement and reliability
• Supportive engineering function with the right tools, time and resource

The Role

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting a technically advanced FMCG site, working on modern production and packaging equipment in a fast-paced environment.

You will be responsible for:

• Fault finding on PLC-controlled, automated production machinery
• Planned preventative maintenance and controlled reactive maintenance
• Diagnosing electrical faults on motors, drives, inverters, sensors and control panels
• Supporting continuous improvement activities and root cause analysis
• Working closely with production to maximise line efficiency and performance
• Maintaining high engineering and safety standards within a food manufacturing environment

The Person

• Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical bias
• Experience within FMCG, food, drink, packaging or high-speed manufacturing
• Confident fault finding on automated machinery and electrical control systems
• Able to work independently and make effective decisions under pressureLevel 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Desirable:

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Experience working with PLC systems such as Siemens or Allen Bradley
• Understanding of HACCP, BRC and food safety standards

What you will get

• Competitive salary of £56,650
• Bonus scheme
• Stable shift pattern with long-term security
• Outstanding technical training and development opportunities
• Exposure to new machinery, new technology and major site projects
• Opportunity to join a growing business at a key stage of its development

Keywords

Multi Skilled Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Shift Engineer, FMCG Engineer, Food Manufacturing, PLC Fault Finding, Siemens, Allen Bradley, PPM, Reactive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, OEE, Automation

Company Culture

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

EU Settlement Scheme

The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed) />