Maintenance Engineer (Trainee Process Improvement Engineer)

E3recruitment; Goole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturer near Goole seeks a qualified Maintenance Engineer to join their team and develop into a Process Improvement Engineer. This days-based role (Monday to Friday) offers a competitive salary of £40,000-£42,000 per annum plus bonus, extensive training, and opportunities for career growth. Responsibilities include optimizing machinery and supporting Lean initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess proper engineering qualifications and demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

Enhanced company pension scheme

Training and career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC, HND, or Degree level in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for the optimisation of machinery and production equipment.
• Work with the operations team to analyse production lines.
• Collect and interpret data on takt times and downtime.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Lean principles interest

Education

HNC, HND, or Degree in Engineering

Job description

Our client is a well-established manufacturer based near Goole, committed to driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across their production lines. They are now looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer with the ambition to develop into a Process Improvement Engineer. The position is days-based, Monday to Friday, offering extensive training and career development

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Maintenance Engineer to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will join the process engineering team, while being trained and developed into a Process Improvement Engineer.

You will be involved in identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements across machinery, production lines, and processes, focusing on takt times, productivity, and overall equipment effectiveness.

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary £40/42,000 per annum + KPI bonus

• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Training and career development opportunities supported with a dedicated training package and support
• Opportunity to lead impactful projects and make a real difference.
• A supportive working environment with scope for professional growth and development.
• A day-based position, Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for the optimisation of machinery and production equipment.
• Work with the operations team to analyse production lines and identify areas for process improvement.
• Collect and interpret data on takt times, downtime, and efficiency.
• Support the implementation of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to projects focused on increasing throughput, reducing waste, and improving equipment reliability.
• Develop into a Process Improvement Engineer through structured training and mentoring.

About You as Maintenance Engineer / Process Improvement Engineer

• Qualified to HNC, HND, or Degree level in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer (manufacturing / industrial environment preferred).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to improvement.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• An interest in Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement principles (training provided).

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