Maintenance Engineer

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to work at a food production facility in Scunthorpe. The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical systems and play a key role in maintaining production performance. Responsibilities include fault diagnosis, scheduled maintenance, and collaboration with production teams. This position offers a 4 on 4 off shift pattern with days and nights.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience as a multi-skilled engineer or similar role.
• Practical knowledge of food processing machines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault diagnosis and repairs on systems.
• Implement ongoing maintenance and improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Experience with electrical and mechanical systems

Troubleshooting automated machinery

Preventative maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3

BTEC

HNC/HND

Job description

We are recruiting Maintenance Engineers to join a leading food production facility based in North Lincolnshire. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced engineers to join a well-established manufacturer, operating in a high‑speed, high‑volume environment. These roles are essential to maintaining production performance and driving continuous improvements across the site, working on a 4 on 4 off days and nights rotation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out fault diagnosis and repairs across electrical and mechanical systems to minimise production downtime
• Take a hands‑on approach in both scheduled maintenance and immediate breakdown response
• Maintain, optimise, and repair a range of equipment including slicing systems, seasoning units, conveyors, and automated packaging lines
• Participate in ongoing improvement initiatives to increase machine efficiency and reduce unplanned stoppages
• Work closely with operations and production teams to ensure smooth running of equipment and minimal disruption
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and internal maintenance procedures at all times

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong hands‑on experience working with both electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing or production setting
• Experience in a similar role (such as multi‑skilled engineer, electrical maintenance engineer, shift engineer, shift technician, maintenance technician)
• Relevant engineering qualification – such as NVQ Level 3, BTEC, HNC/HND or equivalent apprenticeship
• Practical knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting automated machinery – particularly in packaging or food processing environments (preferred but not essential)
• Confidence in reacting to breakdowns as well as carrying out preventative maintenance tasks

This role is a chance of something big! If this is of interest, then please apply