Days-Based Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Packaging

Brazen Search; Pocklington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Pocklington

£50,000 per annum

Monday to Friday | Days

Packaging Manufacturing

Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical Bias

Are you a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a days-based role with an established manufacturer?

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading packaging manufacturer in Pocklington for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a Monday to Friday role with a competitive salary, genuine job security and excellent work-life balance.

The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of production machinery through a combination of planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support. You'll also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping to increase equipment reliability and minimise downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production equipment.


• Respond to mechanical breakdowns and carry out fault diagnosis and repairs.


• Maintain conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, motors, hydraulics and pneumatic systems.


• Support machinery upgrades and continuous improvement projects.


• Accurately record maintenance activities using the CMMS system.


• Work closely with production teams to maximise equipment performance.


• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures.

About You

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing environment.


• A recognised mechanical engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent).


• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.


• Experience working on industrial production machinery.


• Basic electrical fault-finding experience would be advantageous.


• A proactive attitude with a strong focus on reliability and continuous improvement.

What's on Offer?

• £50,000 annual salary


• Monday to Friday days


• No night shifts or rotating shifts


• Stable and well-established packaging manufacturer


• Excellent work-life balance


• Ongoing training and career development


• Pension scheme


• Generous holiday allowance


• Long-term career opportunities

If you're a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a fresh challenge with a successful manufacturer in Pocklington, we'd love to hear from you.