Mechanical Maintenance Engineer & Treatment Plant Operator - SHIFTS

Henley Chase; Stamford Bridge; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer & Treatment Plant Operator. The role involves servicing and repairing machinery and ensuring the smooth operation of the Treatment Plant. The ideal candidate will have a recognised mechanical engineering qualification and experience with production machinery. The position offers a competitive salary, call-out premiums, and various benefits including paid sick leave and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Paid sick leave

Company pension scheme

Free cashback health scheme

28 days holiday

On-site subsidised canteen

Free car parking

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in mechanical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance and production machinery operation.
• Practical hands-on mechanical ability with minimal supervision.
• Experience with production machinery (essential).
• Current UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Routine setting up, servicing, and repairs of sewing machines and production machinery.
• Attend to machine breakdowns promptly to minimise downtime.
• Assist with equipment upgrades and new installations.
• Complete and manage hot work permits.
• Perform daily maintenance and repairs of the Treatment Plant.
• Maintain accurate work records and maintenance logs.
• Ensure Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental, and Hygiene procedures are followed.
• Undertake call-outs as scheduled.
• Assist with general building maintenance.
• Correctly segregate and dispose of waste.

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer & Treatment Plant Operator

Location: East Yorkshire

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £39,748 per annum + £5,565 call-out premium

Hours: Average 41.3 hours per week (rotating shifts)

Key Responsibilities

• Routine setting up, servicing, and repairs of sewing machines, production machinery, and plant equipment.
• Attend and resolve machine breakdowns promptly to minimise downtime.
• Assist with equipment upgrades and new installations.
• Complete and manage hot work permits to ensure safe practices.
• Perform daily maintenance, calibration, and repairs of the Treatment Plant (training provided).
• Maintain accurate work records and maintenance logs.
• Ensure all Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental, and Hygiene procedures are strictly followed.
• Undertake call-outs as scheduled.
• Assist with general building maintenance when required.
• Correctly segregate and dispose of waste in line with procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised qualification in mechanical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance and production machinery operation.
• Practical hands‑on mechanical ability with minimal supervision.
• Experience with production machinery (essential).
• Experience with paper converting machines (preferred but not essential).
• A current UK driving licence.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Positive, flexible, and reliable approach.
• Commitment to product quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Lives within a reasonable commuting distance (due to call‑out requirements).

Benefits

• Competitive salary + call-out premium.
• Paid sick leave (after probation).
• Company pension scheme.
• Free cashback health scheme.
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• On-site subsidised canteen.
• Free car parking.
• Uniform provided