Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Salary/Rate: £40k - 45k per year + plus shift allowance, pension, discounts, healthcare

We are recruiting experienced, mechanically biased Maintenance Engineers for a range of established manufacturing and industrial businesses across Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Hull, Goole and the surrounding areas.

These opportunities are ideal for qualified engineers looking to join a forward-thinking business where they can apply their existing technical skills, develop their knowledge and progress into exciting areas such as projects, controls, automation and robotics.

With a variety of shift patterns available, there are opportunities to suit different working preferences, with salaries ranging from £40,000 to £45,000 per annum, including shift allowance.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining production equipment, improving machinery reliability and minimising downtime across a busy manufacturing environment.

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults, breakdowns and equipment failures.
• Using mechanical fault-finding skills to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Supporting electrical maintenance activities where required.
• Working to minimise downtime and maximise equipment efficiency.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and equipment upgrades.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and following health and safety procedures.
• Working collaboratively with production teams and fellow engineers to maintain operational performance.

We are keen to hear from experienced, mechanically biased Maintenance Engineers who have a strong foundation in mechanical maintenance and fault-finding.

• Level 3 engineering qualification, gained through an apprenticeship or formal technical education.
• Previous experience in a maintenance engineering role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with production machinery and industrial equipment.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work independently and as part of an established engineering team.

• A range of shift patterns are available across the different sites, including:
• Days:
  Day‑shift opportunities available.
• 4 on, 4 off:
  Four days on, four days off.
• Four‑day working week:
  Four 10‑hour shifts, Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday.
• Permanent afternoons:
  Monday to Thursday, 2:30pm–1:00am.
• Rotating shifts:
  Monday to Friday, rotating between earlies and lates depending on the site.
• Shift patterns vary by vacancy, so we can discuss the available options to find a suitable fit.

• Competitive salaries of £40,000–£45,000 per annum, including shift allowance, depending on hours and experience.
• 33 days' annual leave.
• Subsidised canteen.
• On‑site gym (depending on site).
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression.