Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Leeds

Contract:

Full Time | Permanent
Salary Double Days £44,000 + Fantastic Benefits

GAP Technical is working in partnership with a high-volume manufacturing business to recruit a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer. The role focuses on delivering effective planned and reactive maintenance across plant, equipment, and facilities to minimise downtime and support safe, efficient production.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned, preventive, and reactive maintenance in line with site standards to ensure maximum equipment reliability and production uptime.
Diagnose faults, identify root causes, and complete repairs efficiently to minimise downtime.
Support installation, commissioning, and modification of plant and equipment in line with regulatory and organisational standards.
Proactively identify and recommend improvements to plant, equipment, and maintenance processes.
Calibrate and maintain instrumentation including weighing systems, flow control, and level measurement devices.
Provide technical support, guidance, and training to operations teams and external contractors as required.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and 5S within workshops and production areas affected by maintenance activities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and monitor equipment performance, including efficiency, quality, and waste trends.
Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, reporting hazards immediately.

Skills & Experience Required

Multi-skilled engineer, mechanically biased (electrical capability considered).
Proven experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work at height and within industrial environments.
Able to work under pressure, to deadlines, and with minimal supervision.
High level of health & safety and quality awareness.
Minimum C&G Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Instrumentation calibration experience (essential for electrically biased engineers).
18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (essential for electrically biased engineers).
IPAF and/or FLT certification.
Flexible approach and willingness to support site requirements.
Strong communication skills and a proactive, hands-on attitude.

Desirable Experience

Experience with in FMCG, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Exposure to continuous improvement, reliability engineering, or TPM-based maintenance.

If you are a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a permanent opportunity within a well-established manufacturing environment, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

One of the GAP Technical team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail and provide further information on the hiring business.

This vacancy is advertised by GAP Technical, who are acting as an Employment Agency and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates.

Closing Date 28.02.2026