Overview
gap technical is proud to be representing an established manufacturing business in their search for a Contract Maintenance Engineer to join their team at their facility near Harrogate.
Role Overview
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the manufacturing process by responding to breakdowns, conducting scheduled maintenance, and driving continuous improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with a strong engineering background to join a dynamic and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner, ensuring production downtime is minimized
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance and corrective work
* Identify and resolve recurring machine and processing faults
* Work collaboratively with operational staff and assist in major repairs
* Train operators in basic maintenance tasks to promote first-line maintenance capability
* Maintain machinery to a high standard of safety and performance
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve processes
Candidate Requirements
* Ideally time-served engineering apprenticeship
* Experience in a Food, FMCG, or Packaging Manufacturing environment is advantageous but not essential
* Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills
* Ability to work cross-functionally and support team members
* Flexible, hands-on approach to problem-solving
Desirable Qualifications
* 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations
* PLC knowledge and or certified training
Benefits
* Competitive hourly rate of 36.00 per hour Inside IR35
* Opportunity to work in a reputable manufacturing environment
* Cross-skilling and training opportunities available
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