Glasshouse Engineer

MorePeople; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Modern, technical growing environment

Stable employer

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking a Glasshouse Engineer in the Hull area to keep the site's engineering systems running. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, fault-find across mechanical, electrical, and control systems, and ensure the glasshouse environment remains stable for crops.

The role is permanent and full-time with a £40,000 salary, offering a hands-on position within a modern, high-tech growing operation and an established employer.

Qualifications

• Essential: recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent).
• Proven experience as a maintenance or multi-skilled engineer with fault-finding skills.
• Right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns across the site.
• Maintain and fault-find on glasshouse systems, including heating, boilers, ventilation, screens, irrigation and fertigation.
• Support climate control and automation systems to keep conditions on target.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Fault-finding

Driving licence

Right to work in UK

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent

Tools

PLC knowledge

Control systems

Job description

Glasshouse Engineer
£40,000 | Hull area | Permanent, full time

The company

A well-established grower operating a modern, large-scale glasshouse site in the Hull area. You'd join a hands-on engineering team that keeps a high-tech growing operation running reliably.

The role

As Glasshouse Engineer, you'll keep the site's engineering systems running, reducing downtime and supporting the growing team. You'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance, fault-find across a mix of mechanical, electrical and control systems, and make sure the glasshouse environment stays stable for the crop.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns across the site
• Maintain and fault-find on glasshouse systems, including heating, boilers, ventilation, screens, irrigation and fertigation
• Support climate control and automation systems, working with the growing team to keep conditions on target
• Maintain electrical and mechanical equipment, including pumps, motors, lighting and water treatmentComplete maintenance records and job cards accurately
• Work safely at all times, following site procedures, risk assessments and permit systems
• Identify and recommend improvements that reduce downtime or energy use
• Manage spares and liaise with external contractors and suppliers when needed

About you

Essential

• Recognised engineering qualification (such as NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent) in a mechanical, electrical or multi-skilled discipline
• Proven experience as a maintenance or multi-skilled engineer
• Strong fault-finding skills
• Right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Previous experience in a glasshouse, horticultural or protected cropping environment
• Experience with climate control systems, boilers or CHP, irrigation or fertigation
• Experience in a fresh produce or food manufacturing site
• PLC or control systems knowledge

What's on offer

• £40,000 salary
• A varied hands-on role in a modern, technical growing environment
• A stable, established employer