Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Sherburn in Elmet

Questech Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of an established FMCG manufacturing business in Sherburn-in-Elmet who are looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team on permanent night shifts.

Location: Sherburn-in-Elmet
Salary: Starting from £50,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: 6pm – 6am (2 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off)

The Role

• Carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across the site.

• Electrical and mechanical fault finding on manufacturing machinery.

• Diagnosing and repairing breakdowns to minimise production downtime.

• Maintaining and repairing motors, conveyors, drives and other production equipment.

• Working closely with production teams to ensure machinery operates efficiently.

• Supporting continuous improvement and machinery reliability.

• Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with health & safety and food safety standards.

• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and communicating effectively with other departments.

The Candidate

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

• Previous experience working as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.

• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.

• Experience maintaining and repairing automated production machinery.

• Previous food manufacturing experience would be advantageous.

• Minimum Level 2 Food Safety qualification preferred.

• Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.