Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Venatu Consulting Ltd; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health care

On-site gym

Staff discounts

Canteen

Training & development

Job summary

Venatu Consulting Ltd is seeking mechanically biased Maintenance Engineers for production environments across Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Hull, Goole and surrounding areas.

You will carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on production machinery, diagnosing faults and minimising downtime while supporting improvements in automation and robotics opportunities. Shift patterns vary with several options, offering £40,000–£45,000 per annum depending on hours and experience.

Qualifications

• Level 3 engineering qualification gained via apprenticeship or technical education.
• Experience in a maintenance engineering role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an established engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventive 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.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Preventive maintenance

Electrical maintenance

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

Looking for your next engineering opportunity?

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

You will ideally have:

• 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.

Interested in Finding Out More?

Whether you are an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a better shift pattern, a new challenge or the opportunity to develop your skills in automation and robotics, we would be keen to hear from you.

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