Multi skilled Mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer

Location: Kingston upon Hull

Overview
We are working with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit two Mechanically biased Multi Skilled Technicians to join their engineering team. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, these are key roles focused on ensuring the reliability and performance of plant and equipment across the site. The positions would suit hands-on, proactive engineers who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, contributing to both planned maintenance and reactive breakdown support.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out mechanical and some electrical maintenance to minimise downtime across all plant and equipment

* Diagnose faults and support breakdown investigations and repairs

* Undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and refurbishment of machinery

* Set up and maintain plant and equipment to ensure optimal performance

* Support installation and commissioning of new machinery

* Accurately record maintenance activities, time, and materials using CMMS

* Liaise with contractors and suppliers to source parts and support fault finding

* Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety and statutory requirements

* Maintain high housekeeping standards and follow company procedures

* Work collaboratively with production and other departments to achieve operational targets

The Candidates

* Time-served engineering apprenticeship

* Multi-skilled with both mechanical and some electrical experience

* NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

* Experience with in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

* Flexible, reliable, and a strong team player

* Self-motivated with a proactive approach to maintenance and improvement

On Offer

* Generous salary and bonus scheme

* Enhanced company pension

* Health scheme

* Full-time, permanent positions: 1 x working 4 on 4 off 12 day shifts 6am to 6pm, 1 x daytime shifts Monday to Friday

* Opportunity to join a stable, well-invested manufacturing environment

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