Maintenance Technician

Yara International; East Cowes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in agricultural solutions in East Cowes is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a 12-month contract. The role involves delivering effective planned maintenance, ensuring equipment reliability, and adhering to health & safety protocols. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in mechanical and electrical disciplines, with a proactive approach and problem-solving skills. This opportunity includes a comprehensive benefits package and the potential for future roles at the new plant.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus purchase option

Vitality Private Healthcare

10% employer pension contributions

Annual bonus scheme

Life Assurance

Learning and development opportunities

Inclusion & Wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Experience within a production/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of relay logic and PLC fault-finding is crucial.
• Understanding of LOTO, PUWER, and LOLER regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and preventative maintenance across the site.
• Respond promptly and safely to equipment breakdowns.
• Support plant reliability and availability by contributing to OEE improvements.

Skills

Proactive approach

Analytical problem-solving

IT literacy with CMMS systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical and electrical disciplines

Tools

CMMS systems

Welding and fabrication tools

Job description

Overview

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

Yara Pocklington is part of Yara International ASA, and is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and marketing of speciality nutrients and biostimulants that support regenerative agriculture worldwide.

Our Pocklington site has been established since 1967 and continues to play a key role in our global success. Due to growth expectations and strategic importance of the products, following >£100 million investment, we are building a new global production plant at Howden.

We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join our team on 12-month fixed-term contract. You will play a vital role in ensuring our operations run smoothly by delivering effective planned and preventative maintenance and ensuring safe methods of work.

This position will support with the transition and continuity of production before transferring to the new site. The role is based at our Pocklington Global Plant, with the potential of longer-term opportunities at the new plant in Howden.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will:

• Deliver planned and preventative maintenance across the site.
• Respond promptly and safely to equipment breakdowns.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements.
• Adhere strictly to Health & Safety policies, including Permit to Work systems.
• Support plant reliability and availability by contributing to Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvements.

Profile

We are looking for a proactive, organised Engineer who can work independently and show initiative. Ideally, you will bring:

• NVQ Level 3 (min) in mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• IPAF 3B license (desirable).
• Welding and fabrication skills (advantageous).
• Experience within a production/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of relay logic and PLC fault-finding.
• Experience with fluid-transfer pumps (centrifugal/progressing cavity).
• Understanding of LOTO, PUWER, and LOLER regulations.
• COMAH site experience (highly desirable).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and engineering drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• IT literacy, with working knowledge of CMMS systems.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts in line with seasonal demands.

Additional Information

At Yara, we provide not only a great place to work, but also a rewarding benefits package, including:

• 25 days’ holiday (plus the option to purchase 5 additional days).
• Vitality Private Healthcare.
• 10% employer pension contributions.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities.
• Inclusion & Wellbeing activities (such as football, badminton, tennis, running, and walking groups).

Contact details

Helen Coxon

Senior HR Advisor

[e-mail]

Apply no later than

28th September 2025

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