Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: DN18 Barton upon Humber North Lincolnshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Are you a skilled Mechanical Engineer looking for your next challenge in manufacturing? We're recruiting experienced mechanically biased Maintenance Engineers to join leading manufacturing and industrial businesses across Barton-upon-Humber, Scunthorpe and Howden.
These opportunities are ideal for engineers who want to work in modern, fast-paced production environments where they can develop their technical skills and progress into exciting areas such as projects, controls, automation, and robotics.
The Role
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving production machinery, ensuring maximum reliability and minimal downtime across busy manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
* Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns to minimise production disruption.
* Diagnose and repair mechanical faults using advanced fault-finding techniques.
* Support electrical and PLC related fault finding where required.
* Conduct root cause analysis to identify recurring issues and implement long-term solutions.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, reliability, and performance.
* Accurately record maintenance activities using CMMS systems.
* Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
* Work closely with production and engineering teams to maximise operational performance.
About You
We're looking for proactive engineers who thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment and are passionate about keeping equipment running at peak performance.
Essential Requirements:
* Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent apprenticeship).
* Previous experience in a maintenance engineering role within manufacturing or industrial environments.
* Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
* Experience maintaining production machinery and industrial equipment.
* Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage competing priorities.
* Strong communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.
* Commitment to continuous improvement and high safety standards.
Desirable:
* Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, woodworking, or other high-volume manufacturing sectors.
Shift Patterns Available
A variety of shift options are available depending on site location, including:
* Monday-Friday rotating mornings and afternoons
* Permanent days
Example Barton Shift Patterns:
* 6:00am - 2:30pm (Week 1)
* 2:30pm - 11:00pm (Week 2)
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 including shift allowance
* 33 days annual leave
* Pension scheme
* Healthcare benefits
* Subsidised canteen
* Staff discount schemes
* On-site gym facilities
* Clear progression pathways into leadership, projects, automation and specialist engineering roles
Interested?
Whether you're looking for a better shift pattern, career progression, or the opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technology, we'd love to hear from you.
If you're a qualified Mechanical Engineer with manufacturing maintenance experience, apply today for a confidential discussion about the opportunities available across Barton-upon-Humber, Scunthorpe and Howden