Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
Leeds
£35 per hour
6-Month Contract
Food Manufacturing
Days: 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join a busy food manufacturing site in Leeds on an initial 6-month contract.
This is a days-based rotating shift role, working 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm, offering an excellent opportunity for an electrically skilled maintenance engineer who is confident working in a fast-paced FMCG environment and can hit the ground running.
The Role
You will be responsible for keeping production equipment running safely and efficiently, carrying out a combination of reactive breakdown maintenance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault finding and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Electrical fault finding and repair on production machinery.
- Carry out reactive and planned maintenance across the site.
- Diagnose faults on motors, drives, sensors, control circuits and automated equipment.
- Mechanical fault finding and repairs when required.
- Work on pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Support production during breakdowns and minimise equipment downtime.
- Carry out PPMs and equipment inspections.
- Support engineering improvements and machinery modifications.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
- Work safely in line with site health & safety and food manufacturing standards.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical bias.
- Previous experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar production environment.
- Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Good mechanical maintenance knowledge.
- Experience with motors, drives, sensors, control systems and production machinery.
- Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Qualified to NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent.
- Able to work independently and respond effectively to breakdowns.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment. xgikmsk
- Available to work 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm rotating shifts.
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