Maintenance Electrician
15 days ago
Leeds ICD
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias Leeds £35 per hour 6-Month Contract Food Manufacturing ⏰ Days: 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join a busy food manufacturing site in Leeds on an initial 6-month contract. This is a days-based rotating shift role, working 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm, offering an excellent opportunity for an electrically skilled maintenance engineer who is confident working in a fast-paced FMCG environment and can hit the ground running. The Role You will be responsible for keeping production equipment running safely and efficiently, carrying out a combination of reactive breakdown maintenance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault finding and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities • Electrical fault finding and repair on production machinery., • Carry out reactive and planned maintenance across the site., • Diagnose faults on motors, drives, sensors, control circuits and automated equipment., • Mechanical fault finding and repairs when required., • Work on pneumatic and hydraulic systems., • Support production during breakdowns and minimise equipment downtime., • Carry out PPMs and equipment inspections., • Support engineering improvements and machinery modifications., • Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation., • Work safely in line with site health & safety and food manufacturing standards. The Ideal Candidate • Experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical bias., • Previous experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar production environment., • Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills., • Good mechanical maintenance knowledge., • Experience with motors, drives, sensors, control systems and production machinery., • Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems., • Qualified to NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent., • Able to work independently and respond effectively to breakdowns., • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance., • Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment., • Available to work 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm rotating shifts. If you're an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias and are available for a new contract opportunity in Leeds, apply now or get in touch for further information