Mechanical Engineer

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