Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Scantec Recruitment; Selby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Length of service bonus

Job summary

Scantec Recruitment is helping a well-established manufacturing business in the UK recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their site maintenance team.

The role focuses on hands-on maintenance to keep plant and equipment running efficiently, while supporting ongoing operations and future improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have apprentice-trained or Mechanical Engineering qualifications and a strong fault-finding mindset.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained or qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a similar maintenance role within an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Experience with fabrication and welding (TIG, MIG, MMA) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, predictive and reactive mechanical maintenance.
• Respond to breakdowns, fault find and implement repairs.
• Complete preventative maintenance, inspections and greasing schedules.
• Repair and rebuild equipment including pumps, centrifuges, conveyors, gearboxes.
• Support improvements to manufacturing processes and site infrastructure.
• Work with contractors and service providers as needed.
• Contribute to CMMS maintenance tracking and proactive maintenance.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Independent worker

Communication

Education

Apprentice trained or Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS

Fabrication welding (TIG MIG MMA)

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Selby, North Yorkshire

Salary: £40000 - £43000 plus on call allowance and Benefits

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30

We’re working with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their site maintenance team. This is a hands‑on role focused on keeping plant and equipment running efficiently, while supporting both ongoing operations and future improvement projects.

The Role

• Carry out planned, predictive and reactive mechanical maintenance
• Respond to breakdowns, fault find and implement effective repairs
• Complete preventative maintenance, inspections and greasing schedules
• Repair and rebuild equipment including pumps, centrifuges, conveyors, gearboxes and associated components
• Support improvements to manufacturing processes and site infrastructure
• Work alongside contractors and specialist service providers where required
• Contribute to the development and use of a CMMS for maintenance tracking
• Work towards a proactive, zero-breakdown maintenance approach
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance at all times

What We’re Looking For

• Apprentice trained or qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in a similar maintenance role within an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• Experience with fabrication and welding (TIG, MIG, MMA) is beneficial
• Able to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Comfortable working across production areas, workshops and outdoor environments
• Good communication skills and ability to work across teams

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Length of service bonus