Glasshouse Engineer

MorePeople; Willerby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40k salary

On-site role in Hull area

Hands-on engineering team

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking a Glasshouse Engineer to maintain and optimise a high-tech glasshouse in the Hull area. You will work in a hands-on engineering team, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and safeguard crop conditions.

The role requires a recognised engineering qualification, proven maintenance experience, and strong fault-finding ability. A full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are essential for onsite duties.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical, electrical or multi-skilled discipline.
• Proven maintenance or multi-skilled engineering experience.
• Strong fault-finding skills.
• Right to work in the UK and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive 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 treatment.
• Complete 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.

Skills

Maintenance

Multi-skilled

Fault-finding

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3

HNC

Tools

PLC

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 treatment
• Complete 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