Maintenance Engineer- Mechanical (Parrot Street)

Venatu Consulting Ltd; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Pension scheme

Subsidised canteen

Staff discounts

Health care

On-site gym

Training & progression

Job summary

Venatu Consulting Ltd is recruiting Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineers for multiple manufacturing sites across the region. You will perform PPM and reactive maintenance on production machinery, fault-find mechanical faults, and support occasional electrical tasks while aiming to minimise downtime and improve reliability.

A strong hands-on approach and Level 3 engineering qualification are required. Salary ranges from £40,000 to £45,000 per year, with shift allowances and various patterns

Qualifications

• Level 3 engineering qualification (apprenticeship or formal education).
• Experience in maintenance engineering within manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with production machinery and industrial equipment.
• Proactive, hands-on problem solving approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults, breakdowns and equipment failures.
• Use mechanical fault-finding to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Support electrical maintenance activities where required.
• Minimise downtime and maximise equipment efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and equipment upgrades.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and follow health and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with production teams and fellow engineers to maintain operational performance.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Fault diagnosis

Hands-on problem solving

Independent work

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification

Job description

Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer

£40,000–£45,000 per annum | Multiple Shift Patterns Available (no Nights) | Permanent Opportunities

Commutable from Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Hull, Goole and surrounding areas

Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per annum, including shift allowance, depending on shift pattern and experience

We are recruiting experienced, mechanically biased Maintenance Engineers for a range of established manufacturing and industrial businesses across Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Hull, Goole and the surrounding areas.

These opportunities are ideal for qualified engineers looking to join a forward-thinking business where they can apply their existing technical skills, develop their knowledge and progress into exciting areas such as projects, controls, automation and robotics.

With a variety of shift patterns available, there are opportunities to suit different working preferences, with salaries ranging from £40,000 to £45,000 per annum, including shift allowance.

The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining production equipment, improving machinery reliability and minimising downtime across a busy manufacturing environment.

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults, breakdowns and equipment failures.
• Using mechanical fault-finding skills to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Supporting electrical maintenance activities where required.
• Working to minimise downtime and maximise equipment efficiency.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and equipment upgrades.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and following health and safety procedures.
• Working collaboratively with production teams and fellow engineers to maintain operational performance.

About You

We are keen to hear from experienced, mechanically biased Maintenance Engineers who have a strong foundation in mechanical maintenance and fault-finding.

• Level 3 engineering qualification, gained through an apprenticeship or formal technical education.
• Previous experience in a maintenance engineering role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with production machinery and industrial equipment.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work independently and as part of an established engineering team.

Shift Patterns Available

A range of shift patterns are available across the different sites, including:

• Days: Day-shift opportunities available.
• 4 on, 4 off: Four days on, four days off.
• Four-day working week: Four 10-hour shifts, Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday.
• Permanent afternoons: Monday to Thursday, 2:30pm–1:00am.
• Rotating shifts: Monday to Friday, rotating between earlies and lates depending on the site.

Shift patterns vary by vacancy, so we can discuss the available options to find a suitable fit.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salaries of £40,000–£45,000 per annum, including shift allowance, depending on hours and experience.

• 33 days' annual leave.
• Pension scheme.
• Subsidised canteen.
• Staff discounts.
• Health care.
• On-site gym (depending on site).
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression.