Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Ongoing Contract
38 per hour
Location: Near Harrogate
Closing Date: 19/09/2026

gap technical is proud to be representing an established manufacturing business in their search for a Contract Maintenance Engineer to join their team at their facility near Harrogate.

Role Overview

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the manufacturing process by responding to breakdowns, conducting scheduled maintenance, and driving continuous improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with a strong engineering background to join a dynamic and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner, ensuring production downtime is minimized
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and corrective work
• Identify and resolve recurring machine and processing faults
• Work collaboratively with operational staff and assist in major repairs
• Train operators in basic maintenance tasks to promote first-line maintenance capability
• Maintain machinery to a high standard of safety and performance
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve processes

Candidate Requirements

• Ideally time-served engineering apprenticeship
• Experience in a Food, FMCG, or Packaging Manufacturing environment is advantageous but not essential
• Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and support team members
• Flexible, hands-on approach to problem-solving

Desirable Qualifications

• 17th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations
• PLC knowledge and or certified training

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of 38.00 per hour Inside IR35
• Opportunity to work in a reputable manufacturing environment
• Cross-skilling and training opportunities available