Title:Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical bias)Salary:Up to £55,000 per yearLocation:Murton Lane, York, YO19 5UT
About Thompsons of York and the BATA Group:
We are a leading animal feed manufacturer dedicated to producing high quality, nutritious feed products for the agricultural industry. With a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and innovation, we are looking for a proactive Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our operations team.
Company benefits of being aMulti Skilled Maintenance Engineer:
* Company Pension
* Employee Discount
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* On-site parking
* Company Events
The Opportunity:
As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our production facility through effective maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of a range of mechanical and electrical equipment. You will support both planned and reactive maintenance activities, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and help minimize production downtime.
Key Tasks of a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer:
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery and equipment
* Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and carry out effective fault diagnosis and repair
* Work with both mechanical and electrical systems (bias can be considered)
* Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and machinery upgrades
* Ensure all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations
* Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs
* Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
* Provide on-call support as part of a rota to respond to out-of-hours issues
Requirements / Ideal Skill set of a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer:
* Time-served apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND)
* Proven experience in a similar maintenance engineering role, ideally within a manufacturing environment
* Strong knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical maintenance techniques
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
* Experience with PLCs, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and automated systems is advantageous
* Good communication and teamwork skills
* Flexibility to provide on-call cover as required
Desirable:
* Experience in the animal feed, food, or process manufacturing industry
* Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles
If this Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you.
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