Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) - York – Up to £55,000
 
About the company
 
Join a leading manufacturer of high-quality feed products for the agricultural industry. They are looking for a proactive Maintenance Engineer to strengthen their operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the production facility by effectively maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment.
 
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) – The Rewards

• Competitive salary and overtime/on-call allowances
• Company uniform/PPE provided
• Working hours: Monday – Friday
• On-Call Cover: Required on a rotational basis
• Pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee assistance program 

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) - Requirements

• Time-served apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND).
• Proven experience in a similar maintenance engineering role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical maintenance techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with PLCs, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and automated systems is advantageous.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to provide on-call cover as required.
• Experience in the animal feed, food, or process manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles. 

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) - Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery and equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and carry out effective fault diagnosis and repair.
• Work with both mechanical and electrical systems (bias can be considered).
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and machinery upgrades.
• Ensure all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide on-call support as part of a rota to respond to out-of-hours issues.

About Us
 
Detail2Recruitment acts as an employment agency in respect of this position. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications. For information on how we use your personal information, please refer to detail2recruitment privacy policy