Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Kepak Group
Posted: February 20, 2026
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Quick Summary
Join our dynamic team as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in York, UK. This full-time role involves troubleshooting and maintaining onsite equipment, collaborating with various departments and engaging with suppliers.
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Job Description
Join our dynamic team at New World Foods (part of Kepak Group) in York as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer!
This full-time, permanent role is all about ensuring our onsite equipment runs smoothly. As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you'll collaborate across different departments, work closely with the production team, mentor an apprentice, and engage with a variety of suppliers.
This position will require a certain level of flexibility working across Monday - Friday with occasional weekends
Rotating shifts are: 6am – 2pm and 2pm -10pm.
Main Responsibilities
• Troubleshoot Electrical and Mechanical issues on production lines
• Repair electro-mechanical PLC-controlled equipment and manage pneumatic/hydraulic systems
• Provide technical support for plant facilities, including air, refrigeration, and steam systems
• Perform Preventive & Predictive Maintenance routines
• Monitor line and machine performance
• Collaborate with suppliers on new equipment installations and modifications
• Maintain cleanliness in work and transit areas
• Engage in training and development for job-related skills
• Update maintenance management system (CMMS) and record all maintenance activities
Requirements:
• Electrical Trades qualification, mechanical experience would be an advantage
• Previous experience in a simular Multi-Skilled role, ideally within a Food manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Strong diagnostic/root cause analysis skills
• Participation as team member and willing to work on own initiative
Benefits:
What can we offer you?
• Company Pension
• Further Education support
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
• BUPA Cash plan free of charge