At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and improve site performance through engineering activities and teamwork.
- Company: Established manufacturer with a strong market presence and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and long-term career development opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting time to join due to ongoing expansion and investment.
- Why this job: Join a growing business where your skills and ideas are valued.
- Qualifications: Experience in engineering with mechanical and electrical skills.
The predicted salary is between 41000 - 43000 £ per year.
A Multi-Skilled Engineer position in Food Manufacturing / FMCG located in West Yorkshire, offering a salary plus bonus (Total Package Circa £50,000). The role is Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
The Opportunity
Ballantine Recruitment is partnering with a successful manufacturing business in West Yorkshire to recruit a Multi-Skilled Engineer. This newly created position is driven by growth and investment across the site, providing an opportunity to join a well-established organisation with ambitious future plans. The business has an excellent reputation within its sector and invests heavily in its people, facilities, and operational capabilities. Engineering is a key function within the operation, with the successful candidate playing an important role in supporting production, site improvements, and future growth initiatives.
If you are looking for a stable, growing business where your contribution is valued, your ideas are encouraged, and your development is supported, this represents an excellent opportunity.
The Company
Our client is a well-established manufacturer with a strong market presence and an impressive track record of growth. Continued investment has created a modern, forward-thinking environment where employees are genuinely valued and recognised for their contributions. The leadership team is supportive, approachable, and committed to fostering a positive culture built around teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. This newly created role is a direct result of ongoing expansion, making it an exciting time to join a business with clear ambitions and long-term growth plans.
The Role
As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving site performance through planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, and project-based engineering activities. You will work closely with production and operational teams to maximise equipment reliability, minimise downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the site. This is a genuinely multi-skilled position with a balanced mechanical and electrical focus, offering excellent variety and exposure across a busy manufacturing operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and complete effective fault finding and repairs.
- Diagnose and resolve both mechanical and electrical faults.
- Support engineering projects and site improvement initiatives.
- Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications.
- Drive continuous improvement activities to improve reliability and efficiency.
- Maintain accurate engineering records and maintenance documentation.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety standards.
- Work collaboratively with production teams to support operational performance.
Candidate Requirements
We are keen to speak with engineers who possess strong practical engineering skills and a proactive approach to maintenance. You will ideally have:
- Experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, or similar.
- A balanced mechanical and electrical skillset.
- A recognised engineering qualification (Mechanical or Electrical).
- Time-served apprenticeship and/or strong hands-on engineering experience.
- Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, processing, or a similar production environment.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience supporting continuous improvement activities and engineering projects.
- A positive, team-focused attitude and a desire to contribute to a growing business.
What's on Offer
- Bonus Scheme (Total Package Circa £50,000)
- Monday to Friday Days Role
- Newly Created Position Due to Business Growth
- Ongoing Investment Across the Site
- Opportunity to Support Projects and Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Stable and Growing Business
- Positive, Supportive and Team-Focused Culture
- Long-Term Career Development Opportunities
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If you're a Multi-Skilled Engineer looking to join a business that is growing, investing, and genuinely values its people, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, please contact Ballantine Recruitment.
Multi Skilled Engineer employer: Ballantine Recruitment
Join a highly reputable and fast-growing manufacturing business in Kent, where you will have the opportunity to develop your Health & Safety career in a supportive environment. With flexible working options and a commitment to employee growth, this role offers genuine exposure to a unique industry that bridges food and pharmaceutical standards, ensuring you gain valuable experience while contributing to a positive safety culture on-site.
