Multi-Skilled Engineer

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Engineer 

Location: York - West Cottingwith

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE)

Industry: FMCG – Food Manufacturing

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Shift: Monday – Friday: Rotating two-shift pattern (early/late) & Seasonal shift change during busy period

Hours: 40 Hours Per Week

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Structured shift pattern with clear rotation
• Permanent role within a stable FMCG manufacturing business
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Exposure to modern production machinery and continuous improvement projects
• Supportive team environment with long-term career progression

Key Multi-Skilled Engineer Requirements Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnose faults, and carry out effective repairs
• Perform both mechanical and electrical maintenance across production equipment
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Support production teams to ensure minimal downtime and disruption
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and environmental standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new machinery
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external contractors
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs

Multi-Skilled Engineer Requirements:

Essential:

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering
• Strong multi-skilled engineering capability (mechanical & electrical)
• Experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment (FMCG/food is ideal but not strictly required)
• Proven experience with fault finding and root cause analysis
• Experience carrying out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
• Understanding of maintenance systems and engineering documentation

Desirable:

• Experience working with automated machinery, conveyors, or packaging equipment
• Basic knowledge of PLC systems and fault finding
• Additional engineering or equipment-specific certifications