Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical bias)

Job description

Ready to power up your career? This is your chance to join a high-performing engineering team at one of the UK’s most advanced production facilities. You’ll keep critical systems running and work on cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

As part of our engineering team, you’ll focus on maintaining and improving electrical systems across a 24/7 site. Your day-to-day will include:

• Rapid response to breakdowns on high-speed production lines
• Planned preventative maintenance using CMMS systems
• Diagnosing and repairing faults on motors, drives, PLCs, and control panels
• Supporting improvement projects and driving reliability
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards

Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (12-hour shifts: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)

Specialist Roles

We are also looking for individuals who will focus on the processing side of the business, with a slight emphasis on instrumentation and automation. Same shift pattern, same core requirements—just an extra layer of technical challenge for those who love working with sensors, control systems, and process automation.

What We’re Looking For

• Electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3 or above, ONC/HNC preferred)
• Experience in FMCG, food, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Strong electrical fault-finding and root cause analysis skills
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (SAP PM or similar)
• A proactive, safety-first mindset and great teamwork skills

What’s in it for you?

• £50–53k salary and benefits package (£60k+ with overtime)
• 24 days holiday + 6% matched pension contributions
• Life assurance and flexible perks
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Overtime rates:

Weekday: 1.25x

Saturday: 1.3x

Sunday: 1.5x

Bank Holidays: 2x

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-01-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English