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
