Senior Engineer

Castle Employment Group; Market Weighton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays (m

Contributory pension

Job summary

Castle Employment Group is seeking a hands-on Lead Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a busy food manufacturing site. You will maintain, repair and optimise machinery while supporting continuous improvement in a 24/7 production environment.

The role requires a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification, hands-on food manufacturing experience, and knowledge of 16th/17th/18th Edition. On-site with on-call duties during peak periods, offering a contributory pension and 28 days holiday.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification.
• Hands-on experience in food manufacturing.
• 16th/17th/18th Edition or equivalent.
• Strong problem-solving, organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant and equipment, diagnosing and resolving breakdowns quickly.
• Deliver preventative maintenance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, hygiene and H&S standards.
• Maintain accurate records and assist senior management as required.
• Flexible approach with on-call duties during peak periods.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Problem-solving

Organisation

Communication

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

A good food manufacturing site is seeking a hands-on Lead Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to keep production running smoothly. You’ll maintain, repair and optimise machinery while supporting continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair plant and equipment, diagnosing and resolving breakdowns quickly
• Deliver preventative maintenance and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, hygiene and H&S standards
• Maintain accurate records and assist senior management as required
• Flexible approach with on-call duties during peak periods

Requirements:

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification
• Hands-on experience in food manufacturing
• 16th/17th/18th Edition or equivalent
• Strong problem-solving, organisation and communication skills

Desirable:

NEBOSH/IOSH, food hygiene qualification, previous experience in a food production engineering role

This is a great opportunity for a proactive engineer to make an impact in a fast-paced, 24/7 production environment.

• Monday to Friday with weekend flexibility
• Benefits: 28 days holiday incl. bank holidays (worked in lieu), contributory pension
• Salary: £45k