Day Engineer

Job Title:  Day Engineer

Location: York – Holme-On-Spalding Moor

Salary: £48,000 - £51,000 (DOE)

Industry: FMCG

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Shift: Monday – Friday: Days - 8am-5pm

Hours: 39-45 Hours per week

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Progression path to Team Leader/ Supervisor
• Company pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing FMCG business
• Free on-site parking

Key Day Engineer Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across all production and site services equipment
• Schedule and complete servicing, inspections, and repairs to a high standard, ensuring full compliance and accurate record keeping
• Maintain and operate site services including boilers, compressed air systems, chilled water, and effluent treatment
• Support installation, commissioning, and relocation of machinery and equipment
• Work closely with production teams to identify and deliver efficiency improvements and reduce downtime
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions
• Ensure all work is completed in line with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards
• Adhere to GMP standards and promote a “clean as you go” culture

Skills & Experience Required:

Essential:

• Multi-skilled engineer with strong electrical and mechanical competencies
• Recognised engineering qualification (e.g. Apprenticeship, ONC, City & Guilds, 17th/18th Edition)
• Ability to carry out both reactive and preventative maintenance
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in an FMCG manufacturing environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels
• Understanding the importance of accurate record keeping (quality, food safety, H&S)
• Proactive attitude with a strong team working ethic

Desirable:

• Experience working within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of food safety standards such as BRCGS
• Experience working with site services (boilers, air systems, chilled water, effluent)
• Experience supporting installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
• Formal mechanical qualification (in addition to electrical bias)
• Experience working to retailer standards
• Continuous improvement mindset (lean / efficiency focused)