THOMPSONS OF YORK PART OF THE BATA GROUP

Job Role: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical bias)
Location: Jubilee Mill, Murton, York, YO19 5UT
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Job type: Full Time, Permanent

ABOUT THOMPSONS OF YORK AND THE BATA GROUP:

We are a leading animal feed manufacturer dedicated to producing high quality, nutritious feed products for the agricultural industry. With a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and innovation, we are looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join our operations team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Time-served apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND)
• Proven experience in a similar maintenance engineering role, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical maintenance techniques
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Experience with PLCs, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and automated systems is advantageous
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to provide on-call cover as required

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery and equipment
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and carry out effective fault diagnosis and repair
• Work with both mechanical and electrical systems (bias can be considered)
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and machinery upgrades
• Ensure all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide on-call support as part of a rota to respond to out-of-hours issues