Job Title: Multi-Skilled Engineer
Location: York - West Cottingwith
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
Industry: FMCG – Food Manufacturing
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Shift: Monday – Friday: Rotating two-shift pattern (early/late) & Seasonal shift change during busy period
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Benefits:
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Structured shift pattern with clear rotation
* Permanent role within a stable FMCG manufacturing business
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Exposure to modern production machinery and continuous improvement projects
* Supportive team environment with long-term career progression
Key Multi-Skilled Engineer Requirements Responsibilities:
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules
* Respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnose faults, and carry out effective repairs
* Perform both mechanical and electrical maintenance across production equipment
* Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
* Support production teams to ensure minimal downtime and disruption
* Ensure compliance with health & safety and environmental standards
* Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
* Assist with installation and commissioning of new machinery
* Work collaboratively with internal teams and external contractors
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs
Multi-Skilled Engineer Requirements:
Essential:
* Level 3 (or above) qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering
* Strong multi-skilled engineering capability (mechanical & electrical)
* Experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment (FMCG/food is ideal but not strictly required)
* Proven experience with fault finding and root cause analysis
* Experience carrying out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
* Understanding of maintenance systems and engineering documentation
Desirable:
* Experience working with automated machinery, conveyors, or packaging equipment
* Basic knowledge of PLC systems and fault finding
* Additional engineering or equipment-specific certifications