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