Maintenance Engineer

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Whitby; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Employment Agency Ltd in Whitby is seeking a hands-on Shift Maintenance Engineer to join a family-run manufacturing company. The role is electrical biased with a multi-skilled remit, operating across earlies, days and nights in a Monday–Friday rotation.

The candidate should be electrically apprentice-trained, with at least 12 months of maintenance experience and comfortable with 3-phase systems up to 415V. You will diagnose faults, perform installations and support planned maintenance.

Qualifications

• Electrically apprentice-trained with recognised engineering qualifications.
• Minimum 12 months’ practical maintenance experience.
• Confident working with 3-phase systems up to 415V.
• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic systems.
• Strong problem-solving, planning and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a range of electrical and mechanical equipment
• Carry out electrical fault-finding and installations
• Support planned maintenance, project work and respond to breakdowns
• Ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently
• Rotating shift pattern earlies, days, nights on a Monday to Friday rotation

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Communication

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

An established, family-run manufacturing company with over 40 years of success is seeking a Shift Maintenance Engineer to join their experienced team in the Whitby area.

This is a hands-on, multi-skilled role with an electrical bias, working in a fast-paced and supportive environment where reliability and initiative are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a range of electrical and mechanical equipment
• Carry out electrical fault-finding and installations
• Support planned maintenance, project work and respond to breakdowns
• Ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently
• Rotating shift pattern earlies, days, nights on a Monday to Friday rotation

About You

• Electrically apprentice-trained with recognised engineering qualifications
• Minimum 12 months’ practical maintenance experience
• Confident working with 3-phase systems up to 415V
• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic systems
• Strong problem-solving, planning and communication skills

What’s on Offer

• A varied, hands-on role within a supportive, close-knit team
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• A stable, long-term position within a well-established manufacturing business
• A competitive salary up to £52k+ to include overtime at time and half and double