Multi Skilled Engineer

Edwards & Pearce - DoncasterPontefractreedpublished 10/07/2026

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.