Fitter / Service Engineer

Humber Recruitment; Hessle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A machinery service firm is seeking an experienced fitter and relief service engineer with a strong mechanical and pneumatic background. The role is workshop and field-based, focusing on building machinery, alongside installation, servicing, and maintenance at client sites. Candidates should possess experience in service engineering, fault finding in mechanical and pneumatic systems, as well as strong customer service skills. A full UK driving license is required, and a positive work environment with competitive salary and benefits is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Salary sacrifice pension scheme (NEST)

Supportive work environment

Works vehicle for off-site visits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a service or maintenance engineering role.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Build up and assemble a range of food depositing machinery.
• Service machinery in-house.
• Install and commission machinery on customer sites.
• Diagnose mechanical and pneumatic faults and carry out efficient repairs.
• Document service visits, repairs and technical issues clearly and accurately.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Train customers on proper equipment use and care.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Pneumatic fault-finding

Customer service skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Basic electrical systems knowledge

Job description

We are seeking an experienced fitter, and relief service engineer with a strong mechanical and pneumatic background. This is a workshop and field‑based role where you will be responsible for helping build machine and, when required, the installation, servicing and maintenance of machinery and systems across various clients sites.

While the primary focus is on mechanical and pneumatic systems, a working knowledge of basic electrical systems would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Build up and assemble a range of food depositing machinery
• Service machinery inhouse
• Install and commission machinery on customer sites.
• Diagnose mechanical and pneumatic faults and carry out efficient repairs.
• Document service visits, repairs and technical issues clearly and accurately.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Train customers on proper equipment use and care.
• Manage own calendar.
• Liaise with engineering and production departments to report issues and improvements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a service or maintenance engineering role.
• Strong mechanical and pneumatic fault‑finding skills.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems (advantageous but not essential)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme (NEST) – join after 3 months service
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• A works vehicle will be provided for off‑site visits; this may be available for personal use