Maintenance Engineer

CV Technical; Hessle; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical engineering firm in Hull seeks a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical bias. The role involves maintaining production equipment and performing basic electrical fault finding in a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate will have a time-served apprenticeship and strong mechanical skills. Competitive salary and benefits include generous overtime opportunities and 30 days holiday.

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance cover

30 days holiday including bank holidays

2 weeks paid Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical experience with basic electrical fault finding.
• Previous experience in FMCG or food production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain various production equipment including conveyors and fryers.
• Perform basic electrical fault finding on single and 3-phase systems.
• Work within a tight-knit engineering team and report to the manager.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical systems knowledge

Fault finding

Proactive attitude

Education

Time-served apprenticeship (mechanical/electrical)

Job description

Overview

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias) – Location: Hull. Salary: Competitive, plus generous overtime and shift allowances. Shifts: 6:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00 (Rotating). Hours: 40 per week + 1 in 2 Saturdays (1.5x pay). Extras: 2 Weeks Off at Christmas, 30 Days Holiday (incl. Bank Holidays). Type: Full-time, Permanent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a variety of production equipment, including conveyors, belts, bearings; fryers, coating and processing machinery; sealers and packaging equipment.
• Perform basic electrical fault finding on single and 3-phase systems.
• Work hands-on within a small, tight-knit engineering team and report to the Engineering Manager.

What We're Looking For

• Time-served apprenticeship (mechanical/electrical).
• Strong mechanical experience with working knowledge of electrical systems.
• Ability to fault find and rewire basic electrical components.
• A proactive attitude and strong team fit.
• Previous experience in FMCG, food production, or manufacturing is a plus.

Training & Progression

Full training will be provided for candidates with a solid engineering foundation and the right attitude. You’ll be supported by a team of experienced engineers and offered future development opportunities.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary with shift allowance and overtime available.
• Company pension.
• Life assurance cover.
• 30 days holiday including bank holidays.
• 2 weeks paid Christmas shutdown.
• Optional weekend overtime (Saturday 1.5x, Sunday 2x).

Shift & Work Pattern

• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Alternating shifts: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm.
• 1 in 2 Saturdays (paid at enhanced rate).
• Optional Sunday overtime.

Apply

If you’re a hands-on, team-focused engineer looking for a stable role with great earning potential and structured hours, this is the opportunity for you. Apply with your CV or contact us for more information.