Maintenance Electrician

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias 📍 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. * Available to work 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm rotating shifts. If you're an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias and are available for a new contract opportunity in Leeds, apply now or get in touch for further information