Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
North Yorkshire | Shift-Based Role
The Opportunity
We’re working with a highly respected, long-established UK food and beverage manufacturer known for premium quality, craftsmanship, and continuous innovation. Operating from a modern, well-invested production facility in North Yorkshire, the business blends traditional production values with advanced automated manufacturing systems.
This is an opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a highly capable engineering team where standards are high, investment is consistent, and engineering plays a critical role in protecting product quality and operational performance.
Why This Role is Attractive
This is not a high-volume, high-churn FMCG environment. Instead, it offers:
* A quality-led operation – Engineering supports premium product standards where precision and care matter
* Strong capital investment – Modern equipment, ongoing upgrades, and a clear focus on reliability and efficiency
* Balanced workload – A mix of planned maintenance, reactive support, and improvement activity
* Genuine engineering influence – Engineers are involved in problem-solving and long-term reliability improvements, not just breakdown response
* Stable, well-run environment – Low drama, structured, and professionally managed maintenance function
* Varied technology – From legacy systems to highly automated, PLC-driven production lines
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production and packaging assets
* Respond effectively to breakdowns, diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical faults
* Work across pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems
* Support installation, commissioning, and modification of new and existing equipment
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, uptime, and efficiency
* Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and engineering safety standards (GMP / HACCP)
* Accurately record maintenance activity using CMMS systems
About You
We are looking for a hands-on, solutions-focused engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced but controlled manufacturing environment.
You will likely have:
* Recognised engineering qualification (Level 3 NVQ, HNC or equivalent)
* Strong multi-skilled capability (electrical and mechanical fault-finding)
* Experience within FMCG, food, packaging, or similar regulated manufacturing
* Confident fault diagnosis on automated production equipment
* A proactive mindset with a focus on prevention and continuous improvement
* Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary with shift allowance
* Excellent pension scheme
* Ongoing technical training and development
* Exposure to modern automation and continuous improvement projects
* Long-term stability within a well-established, respected manufacturer
For further details, please apply now. Alternatively, email your CV to jack.drysdale@drnewitt.com