Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' annual leave

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Health care

Canteen

Staff discounts

Job summary

Venatu Consulting Ltd. is seeking a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer for a range of manufacturing sites around Scunthorpe and surrounding areas. The role focuses on keeping production machinery reliable, reducing downtime and driving improvements across multiple shifts.

Salary ranges from £40,000 to £45,000 with shift allowance. Hours vary by site, with patterns including days, 4-on-4-off and 4-day weeks. Commutable from Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Hull and Goole.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 engineering qualification (apprenticeship or formal training).
• Experience maintaining production machinery in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Hands‑on approach with ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults and equipment failures.
• Support electrical maintenance activities when required.
• Minimise downtime and maximise equipment efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and equipment upgrades.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and follow health and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with production teams and fellow engineers to sustain performance.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Teamwork

Independent worker

Problem solving

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.

If you hold a Level 3 engineering qualification and have experience in mechanical maintenance, get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunities available across Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Hull, Goole and the surrounding areas.