Maintenance Engineer Ongoing Contract 38 per hour Location: Near HarrogateClosing Date: 2nd July 2026 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 OverviewAs 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 ResponsibilitiesRespond effectively to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner, ensuring production downtime is minimizedCarry out planned preventative maintenance and corrective workIdentify and resolve recurring machine and processing faultsWork collaboratively with operational staff and assist in major repairsTrain operators in basic maintenance tasks to promote first-line maintenance capabilityMaintain machinery to a high standard of safety and performanceContribute to continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve processesCandidate RequirementsIdeally time-served engineering apprenticeshipExperience in a Food, FMCG, or Packaging Manufacturing environment is advantageous but not essentialStrong communication, planning, and organisational skillsAbility to work cross-functionally and support team membersFlexible, hands-on approach to pr