Multi Skilled Engineer
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Bridlington
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£50,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS
Electrical Engineering
PLC Programming
Fault Finding
Preventive Maintenance
Control Systems
Health & Safety Compliance
HMI
Variable Speed Drives
FULL DESCRIPTION
Multi Skilled Engineer
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire | Salary: £50,000 per annum | Job Type: Permanent | Sector: Commercial
Job Description
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) for a client near Bridlington. This role involves planned preventative maintenance, fault-finding on high-speed production lines, PLCs, and electrical systems in an FMCG environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on a range of electrical systems and production machinery.
- Diagnose and repair faults on high-speed production lines, control panels, motors, PLCs, sensors, and power systems.
- Ensure all electrical work complies with health, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing engineering solutions to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Work closely with production, quality, and other engineering teams to minimise disruptions and optimise performance.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and update documentation as needed.
- Participate in equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning projects.
- Provide input into asset care plans and contribute to ongoing risk assessments.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
- Time-served Electrical Engineer with a recognised apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience in an FMCG, food manufacturing, or similar fast-paced production environment.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on electrical and automated systems.
- Experience working with PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley), HMIs, and variable speed drives.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Understanding of HACCP and GMP requirements is an advantage.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team under pressure.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification preferred.
Benefits, Working Hours and Pay
- Continental Shifts
- Only work less than half the year (182 days)
- Overtime readily available
- £50k Basic salary
- On site Gym
- On site Canteen
If you are interested and meet the above criteria, please send your CV to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
Please note: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunity employer with 30 years of service within the recruitment & staffing sector.
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