Job Description

A fantastic East Yorkshire based FMGC company are looking for a hands-on engineering leader who is required to take full ownership of the engineering function.
You will be responsible for:

• Maintaining, repairing, and improving all site equipment to ensure consistent, efficient production.
• Implementing and driving planned and preventative maintenance, delivering site and equipment improvements, and leading Capex activity.
• Working closely with production, you will focus on reducing downtime, increasing output, and building robust in-house mechanical and electrical capability.
• Manage external contractors
• Establishing a fit-for-purpose maintenance workshop
• As part of the senior management team, you will contribute to improving site systems, culture, GMP, quality, and overall performance.
• This role demands a practical, sleeves-rolled-up approach - someone who leads from the front and thrives on being present on the factory floor.

Experience Required

• Strong background in FMCG or similar fast-moving production environments
• Broad exposure to Food manufacturing equipment (e.g., boilers, pans, compressors, multi-heads, conveyors, check-weighers, metal detectors, pouch/flow wrapping machinery)
• Proven ability to design and implement preventative maintenance systems
• Competence across both mechanical and electrical disciplines
• Ability to coach and develop line leaders in basic machine operation
• Solid understanding of health and safety and regulatory compliance

Hours

• Standard: 7:00-16:00, 40 hours per week
• Flexibility required to support breakdowns and production needs (factory runs 7:00-17:00; occasional Saturday mornings)
• 5 days per week

Skills Required