Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

CV-LibraryHolbeck, City and Borough of LeedspermanentPosted: 11 May 2026
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Night Engineer

๐Ÿ“ Leeds
๐Ÿ•’ 37.5 hours per week | Sunday night to Friday morning | 9:30pm โ€“ 5:30am
๐Ÿ“„ Full-time | Permanent

The Role

Weโ€™re looking for a Night Engineer to support a busy production site, carrying out preventative maintenance during non-production hours to ensure equipment runs safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Working closely with the night shift operator and wider engineering team, youโ€™ll play a key role in maintaining brewing and packaging equipment, minimising downtime, and driving continuous improvement across the site.

This is a hands-on, autonomous role, ideal for someone comfortable working independently while maintaining high standards of safety, organisation, and engineering practice.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across site equipment

* Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults efficiently

* Maintain and improve automation systems to minimise downtime

* Ensure all equipment operates at optimal performance levels

* Support installation and commissioning of new machinery

* Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

* Develop and manage maintenance schedules, SOPs, and validation/testing processes

* Manage engineering spares, tools, and inventory, including supplier coordination

* Work collaboratively with production teams to ensure smooth shift handovers

* Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities across the plant

* Ensure full compliance with health & safety standards

* Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment

About You

* Qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (ONC, NVQ Level 3, C&G, BTEC or equivalent)

* Experience in a hands-on maintenance role within FMCG or manufacturing

* Strong electrical fault-finding skills (multi-skilled preferred)

* Experience working with automated production equipment

* Good IT skills for reporting and record-keeping

* Knowledge of health & safety and safe working practices

* Highly organised with strong attention to detail

* Able to work independently in a fast-paced production environment

* Strong communication and problem-solving skills

* Flexible and adaptable approach to work

Desirable

BOAS certification

Welding/fabrication experience

FLT licence

Experience supporting projects or continuous improvement initiatives

Exposure to process or brewing environments

Why Apply?

Work in a hands-on, varied engineering role

Opportunity to make a real impact on site performance and reliability

Join a growing and fast-paced production environment

Strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement

๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply now to join a dynamic engineering team working at the heart of production

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