Multi Skilled Engineer

Join a Team That Lives Its Values

We are recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer with a strong electrical bias to join a successful, local and family-run manufacturing business, working across sites in Grassington and Keighley.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to join a business that genuinely values its people, encourages continuous improvement and offers the opportunity to develop your skills further.

The company believes in taking ownership, striving for excellence, doing the right thing and achieving more by working together - while enjoying the journey along the way.

The Role

Working as part of the Engineering team, you will play a key role in ensuring plant, machinery and equipment operate safely, reliably and efficiently.

You will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding and continuous improvement across a range of automated manufacturing equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities and help develop improved maintenance practices
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical equipment faults promptly to minimise downtime
• Carry out day-to-day maintenance and improvements across plant, machinery, assets and services
• Undertake electrical fault finding and repairs
• Fault-find, repair and programme PLC-controlled equipment
• Maintain automated electro-mechanical systems
• Work with pneumatic, hydraulic and instrumentation-controlled systems
• Identify and implement improvements to increase machine efficiency, reliability and output
• Support continuous improvement and engineering projects
• Install and commission new equipment when required
• Ensure all engineering work complies with Health & Safety and food safety standards
• Accurately complete engineering and shift documentation
• Support effective stock control of engineering parts and equipment
• Use Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) effectively
• Communicate engineering issues clearly with colleagues and other departments

Skills & Experience

We are looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer who is particularly strong electrically.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• An Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3, ONC Electrical Engineering, BTEC Level 3 Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualification
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• PLC fault-finding, repair and programming experience - this is essential
• Strong mechanical knowledge alongside your electrical expertise
• Experience working with automated electro-mechanical manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic and instrumentation-controlled systems
• A minimum of 5 years' experience within a manufacturing, packaging or processing environment
• Previous FMCG or process manufacturing experience
• Experience of food manufacturing would be advantageous
• Knowledge of facilities plant, including steam boilers and refrigeration, would be beneficial
• Experience using CMMS systems
• Knowledge of modern manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques such as 5S, LEAN and TPM
• An understanding of HACCP principles would be advantageous

About You

• Has a proactive, hands-on approach to engineering
• Is confident working under pressure and solving problems quickly
• Takes ownership and responsibility for their work
• Has a strong work ethic and positive, can-do attitude
• Is keen to continue learning and developing their engineering skills
• Works well as part of a collaborative team
• Can communicate technical and engineering matters effectively across different departments
• Has good written and verbal communication skills
• Is reliable, flexible and committed
• As the role involves working across Grassington and Keighley, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and have their own transport.

What's on Offer?

• * £21.26 per hour
• * 48-hour working week over just 4 days
• * 24 days' annual leave
• * Company uniform
• * Health plan
• * Bike and car schemes
• * BUPA private healthcare, subject to 5 years' service
• * Opportunity to join an established, local and family-run business
• * Supportive team environment
• * Opportunity to develop your technical skills and engineering career

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer / Electrical Engineer looking for a varied role where you can make a genuine impact on equipment performance, reliability and continuous improvement.

If you have a strong electrical background, excellent fault-finding skills and experience within a manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.