Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Murton

Title:

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical bias) Salary :
Up to £55,000 per year Location :
Murton Lane, York, YO19 5U T About Thompsons of York and the BATA Group:
We are a leading animal feed manufacturer dedicated to producing high quality, nutritious feed products for the agricultural industry. With a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and innovation, we are looking for a proactive Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our operations team . Company benefits of being aMulti Skilled Maintenance Engineer:
Company Pension Employee Discount Cycle to Work Scheme On-site parking Company Events

The Opportunity:

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our production facility through effective maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of a range of mechanical and electrical equipment. You will support both planned and reactive maintenance activities, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and help minimize production downtime. Key Tasks of a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer:
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery and equipment Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and carry out effective fault diagnosis and repair Work with both mechanical and electrical systems (bias can be considered) Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and machinery upgrades Ensure all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives Provide on-call support as part of a rota to respond to out-of-hours issues Requirements / Ideal Skill set of a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer:
Time-served apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND) Proven experience in a similar maintenance engineering role, ideally within a manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical maintenance techniques Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics

Experience with PLCs, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and automated systems is advantageous Good communication and teamwork skills Flexibility to provide on-call cover as required Desirable:
Experience in the animal feed, food, or process manufacturing industry Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles If this Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you.