Maintenance Engineer in Harrogate, North Yorkshire

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Maintenance Engineer

£36.00 per hour

Near Harrogate

gap technical is proud to be representing an established manufacturing business in their search for a Contract Maintenance Engineer to join their team at their facility near Harrogate.



Role Overview



As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the manufacturing process by responding to breakdowns, conducting scheduled maintenance, and driving continuous improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with a strong engineering background to join a dynamic and supportive team.



Key Responsibilities



Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner, ensuring production downtime is minimized



Carry out planned preventative maintenance and corrective work



Identify and resolve recurring machine and processing faults



Work collaboratively with operational staff and assist in major repairs



Train operators in basic maintenance tasks to promote first-line maintenance capability



Maintain machinery to a high standard of safety and performance



Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve processes



Candidate Requirements



Ideally time-served engineering apprenticeship



Experience in a Food, FMCG, or Packaging Manufacturing environment is advantageous but not essential



Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills



Ability to work cross-functionally and support team members



Flexible, hands-on approach to problem-solving



Desirable Qualifications:



17th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations



PLC knowledge and or certified training



Benefits



Competitive hourly rate of 36.00 per hour Inside IR35



Opportunity to work in a reputable manufacturing environment



Cross-skilling and training opportunities available



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Closing Date: 24/12/2025

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