Maintenance Technician

Yara International ASA; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in agriculture is seeking a Maintenance Engineer on a 12-month fixed-term contract to ensure smooth operations through effective planned and preventative maintenance. The role is based at the Pocklington Global Plant with potential longer-term opportunities at the new site in Howden. Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 in mechanical and electrical disciplines and experience in a production environment. The position offers a rewarding benefits package, including healthcare and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday

Vitality Private Healthcare

10% employer pension contributions

Life Assurance

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Welding and fabrication skills (advantageous).
• Experience within a production/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of relay logic and PLC fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and preventative maintenance across the site.
• Respond promptly and safely to equipment breakdowns.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements.

Skills

Proactive

Organised

Problem-solving

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical and electrical disciplines

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

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 a 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Life Assurance.
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities.
• Inclusion & Wellbeing activities (such as football, badminton, tennis, running, and walking groups).

Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.