Mechanical Engineer in Grimsby

Energy Jobline CVL; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment company is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer in Grimsby to support food manufacturing operations during peak production. The role involves maintenance and optimization of packaging machinery. Candidates must have hands-on experience and relevant mechanical qualifications. Competitive pay and overtime rates offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Safety-focused working environment

Fast-paced production experience

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical Engineer or Maintenance Engineer in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of bagging machines, conveyors, and packaging machinery.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on food production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical faults on packaging machinery.
• Support production during equipment breakdowns.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading engineering drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3

ONC/HNC

Tools

Bagging machines

Conveyors

Pneumatic systems

Packaging machinery

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support our clients team during a peak production period within their food manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on role involving maintenance, repair, and optimisation of high-speed production and packaging machinery.

You’ll be working alongside a skilled engineering team to ensure smooth operation and minimal downtime of key production lines, including bagging machines, conveyors, and automated filling systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on a range of food production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical faults on bagging machines, conveyors, sealers, labellers, and filling systems.
• Support production during breakdowns to ensure minimal disruption to output.
• Assist with equipment setup and changeovers for different product runs.
• Conduct mechanical adjustments, bearing changes, gear replacements, and belt alignments.
• Ensure all work complies with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Work collaboratively with production staff and other engineers during a high-paced seasonal period.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer or Maintenance Engineer within the food manufacturing or FMCG sector.
• Strong working knowledge of bagging machines, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and packaging machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and continuous improvement practices.
• Relevant mechanical engineering qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3, ONC/HNC, or equivalent).
• Flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekends during peak demand.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime rates.
• Supportive and safety-focused working environment.
• Opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced food production setting.

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