Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

MULTI SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title – Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location – Elloughton, East Yorkshire
Salary – £37,000 - £40,000
Shift – Monday to Friday Days (7:30am – 4:30pm) Flexible Hours Available

A rare opportunity has become available for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a unique and highly specialised agricultural manufacturing environment. This role offers the chance to become the sole engineer on site, taking ownership of maintenance activities across a 4‑hectare commercial glasshouse operation producing high‑quality tomatoes using a blend of traditional growing methods and modern technology.

The successful engineer will work closely with the Growing Manager and have the opportunity to learn from the current engineer ahead of their retirement, providing a structured handover and excellent training opportunity. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys autonomy, variety, and a hands‑on approach to maintenance.

You will be responsible for carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance across a range of equipment including irrigation systems, motors, pumps, heating systems, hydraulic scissor lifts, plastic pipework, and specialist glasshouse equipment. The site is currently transitioning towards a more preventative maintenance strategy, allowing engineers to play a key role in improving reliability and reducing downtime.

Sector – Agricultural Manufacturing / Glasshouse Maintenance

• Multi-skilled maintenance experience within an industrial, manufacturing, agricultural or similar environment.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault‑finding experience.
• Experience carrying out both reactive and planned preventative maintenance.
• Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Electrical or Multi‑Skilled discipline).
• Good understanding of Health & Safety practices.

• 18th Edition qualification.
• FLT Licence.
• Experience working with irrigation systems, hydraulic equipment or agricultural machinery.
• Forces engineering background considered.
• Experience working with automated equipment or robotics would be advantageous.

• Working in a varied and autonomous engineering role.
• Structured handover and training from the current engineer before retirement.
• Stable Monday to Friday days‑based position.
• Retail discounts and employee discount schemes.
• Company pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• On‑site parking.
• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Opportunity to work with specialist glasshouse technology and automated spray robots.