Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Description:

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Contract

Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire

Contract: Contract / Temporary

Shift Pattern: Double Days

Start Date: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and successful FMCG manufacturing business based in Skipton on a contract basis.

FMCG experience is essential for this position. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, multi-skilled engineer with strong electrical and mechanical skills, capable of effective fault-finding, breakdown response and planned preventative maintenance.

The Role

Your primary responsibility will be to ensure plant and machinery remain safe, reliable and operational, minimising downtime and supporting production targets.

Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across the manufacturing site
Respond effectively to breakdowns, diagnosing faults and restoring equipment to operational condition
Undertake electrical and mechanical fault-finding and repairs across automated production and equipment
Identify recurring faults and contribute to root-cause analysis and continuous improvement
Support equipment installation, modification and improvement projects where required
Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime and maximise equipment availability
Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
Identify potential equipment failures and recommend appropriate corrective actions
Support the development and improvement of preventative maintenance strategies
Provide technical support to colleagues and contribute to wider engineering projects and initiatives
Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer within an FMCG manufacturing environment – essential
Recognised engineering qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent engineering experience
Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance skills
Experience fault-finding on automated production and/or packaging machinery
Proven experience of planned preventative and reactive maintenance
Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving abilities
Experience working within a fast-paced, high-volume production environment
Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond quickly to breakdown situations
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A proactive approach to identifying and resolving engineering issues
Strong commitment to health, safety and engineering standards

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