Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer — FMCG, 4on/4off, Pension

KAG Recruitment Consultancy; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 6% matched

Share Save Scheme

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Centre

Additional Qualification & Training

Job summary

K.A.G. Recruitment is partnering with a leading Food Manufacturing company to recruit a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer for their site in Selby.

You will deliver hands-on maintenance, support both mechanical and electrical assets, and help maximise site reliability across days and nights on a 4 on/4 off shift pattern. The role requires strong diagnostic skills, hydraulics, PLC/inverter experience, and a clear focus on safety and quality in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance and fault-finding in FMCG/manufacturing environments.
• Qualified in mechanical and electrical disciplines with strong PLC/inverter knowledge.
• Excellent communication and prioritisation in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out fault finding, problem-solving and planned and preventative maintenance on plant equipment to maximise equipment reliability and performance
• Responding to internal customer needs to maximise production time according to given priorities
• Complying with food safety standards and controls to ensure all work is carried out correctly and safely
• Completing all necessary documentation ensuring that it is kept accurate and is audit-ready
• Identify and recommend opportunities for improvements to promote Health & Safety and/or operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintenance of a range of manufacturing/production/packaging machinery
• Maintain all site assets to meet stringent site requirements and ensure their continuous availability
• Provide comprehensive Mechanical and Electrical support for all assets and projects, validated by the site Engineering Management team

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance planning

Hydraulics

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

PLC/Inverter assets

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

HNC in Electrical/Mechanical

Modern Apprenticeship in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

K.A.G. Recruitment is partnering with a leading Food Manufacturing company to recruit a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer for their site in Selby.

You will deliver hands-on maintenance, support both mechanical and electrical assets, and help maximise site reliability across days and nights on a 4 on/4 off shift pattern. The role requires strong diagnostic skills, hydraulics, PLC/inverter experience, and a clear focus on safety and quality in a fast-paced production environment.