Multi Skilled Engineer
Advertised by Edwards & Pearce
- Location
- Pontefract, West Yorkshire
- Job type
- Permanent
- Sector
- Engineering
- Posted
- 7 October 2026
Job description
Our client is a UK leading food processor based near Pontefract specialising in pre prepared products, catering to places such as supermarkets and food service providers.They are seeking a skilled and experienced Electrical Biased Multi Skilled Engineer to join their team.
Role and Responsibilities
* Responsible for ensuring all factory premises, plant and equipment are maintained correctly and safely to a good working order.
* Respond to breakdown's in a quick timely manner and complete associated paperwork.
* Pre-start production checks and paperwork to be completed daily.
* Conduct continuous machine observation and measurement during the shift, identifying potential failure or deterioration in output, waste or quality performance from machine standards.
* Determine cause of potential failure or performance deterioration, and either complete remedial work during shift or brief the manager on issue, cause and recommended solution.
* Adhere to company Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Policy.
* Audit works are actioned and recorded in line with management timelines.
* Prevent production down time, accidents or injuries through planned preventative maintenance of equipment.
* Conduct continuous monitoring of machinery during the shift, identifying potential safety risks and taking necessary actions to remove the hazard.
* Conduct risk assessment prior to any maintenance work and ensure conclusions are implemented prior to start of work, to remove both hazards to staff and meat product.
* Ensure equipment is handed back to production in 100% safe condition.
* Be aware of accident reports and near miss forms. Working with the managerial team promptly to implement solutions to prevent any re-occurrence.
* The management and observation of contractors working on site. Permits To Works to be completed wherever required.
* Attend training sessions or courses at the request of your engineering Manager.
* Liaise with production, technical, hygiene and management having a good team ethical approach at all times.
Working days: 4 on 4 off
Skills and Experience
* Apprentice or time served
* Qualified to ONC/equivalent minimum in mechanical engineering
* NVQ level 3 or equivalent in mechanical/electrical engineering
* Able to read electrical drawings
* Aware of electrical regulations
* Strong Mechanically
* A good team player
* Ability to work on own initiative
* A systematic approach to problem solving/fault finding
* Electrical knowledge and fault finding
* Own tools- box will be provided
THE BENEFITS:
26 days holiday plus 3 days for Christmas period, raising with service years.
Company pension
Life cover 4x salary
Company discounts
The Consultancy:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Reference 225699323
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