Job Title: Day Engineer
Location: York – Holme-On-Spalding Moor
Salary: £48,000 - £51,000 (DOE)
Industry: FMCG
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Shift: Monday – Friday: Days - 8am-5pm
Hours: 39-45 Hours per week
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Progression path to Team Leader/ Supervisor
* Company pension scheme
* Training and development opportunities
* Career progression within a growing FMCG business
* Free on-site parking
Key Day Engineer Responsibilities:
* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across all production and site services equipment
* Schedule and complete servicing, inspections, and repairs to a high standard, ensuring full compliance and accurate record keeping
* Maintain and operate site services including boilers, compressed air systems, chilled water, and effluent treatment
* Support installation, commissioning, and relocation of machinery and equipment
* Work closely with production teams to identify and deliver efficiency improvements and reduce downtime
* Participate in root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions
* Ensure all work is completed in line with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards
* Adhere to GMP standards and promote a “clean as you go” culture
Skills & Experience Required:
Essential:
* Multi-skilled engineer with strong electrical and mechanical competencies
* Recognised engineering qualification (e.g. Apprenticeship, ONC, City & Guilds, 17th/18th Edition)
* Ability to carry out both reactive and preventative maintenance
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* Experience working in an FMCG manufacturing environment
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Good communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels
* Understanding the importance of accurate record keeping (quality, food safety, H&S)
* Proactive attitude with a strong team working ethic
Desirable:
* Experience working within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment
* Knowledge of food safety standards such as BRCGS
* Experience working with site services (boilers, air systems, chilled water, effluent)
* Experience supporting installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
* Formal mechanical qualification (in addition to electrical bias)
* Experience working to retailer standards
* Continuous improvement mindset (lean / efficiency focused)