Day Engineer

Job Title: Day Engineer Location: York – Holme-On-Spalding Moor Salary: £48,000 - £51,000 (DOE) Industry: FMCG Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Shift: Monday – Friday: Days - 8am-5pm Hours: 39-45 Hours per week Benefits: * Competitive salary * Progression path to Team Leader/ Supervisor * Company pension scheme * Training and development opportunities * Career progression within a growing FMCG business * Free on-site parking Key Day Engineer Responsibilities: * Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across all production and site services equipment * Schedule and complete servicing, inspections, and repairs to a high standard, ensuring full compliance and accurate record keeping * Maintain and operate site services including boilers, compressed air systems, chilled water, and effluent treatment * Support installation, commissioning, and relocation of machinery and equipment * Work closely with production teams to identify and deliver efficiency improvements and reduce downtime * Participate in root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions * Ensure all work is completed in line with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards * Adhere to GMP standards and promote a “clean as you go” culture Skills & Experience Required: Essential: * Multi-skilled engineer with strong electrical and mechanical competencies * Recognised engineering qualification (e.g. Apprenticeship, ONC, City & Guilds, 17th/18th Edition) * Ability to carry out both reactive and preventative maintenance * Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills * Experience working in an FMCG manufacturing environment * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Good communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels * Understanding the importance of accurate record keeping (quality, food safety, H&S) * Proactive attitude with a strong team working ethic Desirable: * Experience working within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment * Knowledge of food safety standards such as BRCGS * Experience working with site services (boilers, air systems, chilled water, effluent) * Experience supporting installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects * Formal mechanical qualification (in addition to electrical bias) * Experience working to retailer standards * Continuous improvement mindset (lean / efficiency focused)