Multi Skilled Shift Engineer

Job Description

Multi Skilled Shift Engineer (Electrically Biased)

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

North Yorkshire (Harrogate area)

Up to £56,650 + bonus

12-hour shifts | Days & Nights | 6–6 rotation

Why this role?

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly advanced FMCG manufacturing site operating one of the fastest and most automated production lines in the region. The business is investing heavily in both technology and people, with major growth plans and new production lines continually being introduced.

Engineering is taken seriously here. The site operates with a structured maintenance strategy, strong long-term planning, and a genuine commitment to developing its engineers.

If you are an electrically biased maintenance engineer looking to move away from constant firefighting and into a modern, progressive manufacturing environment, this is a great time to join.

• £56k+ base salary plus bonus

High-speed, highly automated production facility

Exceptional investment in engineering development (£300k spent on advanced engineer training)

Growing site with ongoing capital investment and new line installations

Strong focus on planned maintenance, continuous improvement and reliability

Supportive engineering function with the right tools, time and resource

The Role

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting a technically advanced FMCG site, working on modern production and packaging equipment in a fast-paced environment.

You will be responsible for:

• Fault finding on PLC-controlled, automated production machinery

Planned preventative maintenance and controlled reactive maintenance

Diagnosing electrical faults on motors, drives, inverters, sensors and control panels

Supporting continuous improvement activities and root cause analysis

Working closely with production to maximise line efficiency and performance

Maintaining high engineering and safety standards within a food manufacturing environment

The Person

• Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical bias

Experience within FMCG, food, drink, packaging or high-speed manufacturing

Confident fault finding on automated machinery and electrical control systems

Able to work independently and make effective decisions under pressure

Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Desirable:

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Experience working with PLC systems such as Siemens or Allen Bradley

Understanding of HACCP, BRC and food safety standards

What you will get

• Competitive salary of £56,650

Bonus scheme

Stable shift pattern with long-term security

Outstanding technical training and development opportunities

Exposure to new machinery, new technology and major site projects

Opportunity to join a growing business at a key stage of its development

Keywords

Multi Skilled Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Shift Engineer, FMCG Engineer, Food Manufacturing, PLC Fault Finding, Siemens, Allen Bradley, PPM, Reactive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, OEE, Automation

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