Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Elloughton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail discounts and employee discount

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a unique agricultural manufacturing site in the UK. You will be the sole engineer on site, responsible for maintenance across irrigation systems, pumps, motors, and heating, with a focus on reliability and a smooth handover from the retiring engineer.

The role offers Monday–Friday days with a structured training period, a strong emphasis on autonomy, and opportunities to work with specialist glasshouse technology and

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled maintenance experience in industrial/manufacturing/agricultural settings.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding abilities.
• Experience with reactive and preventative maintenance.
• Engineering qualification in mechanical, electrical or multi-skilled discipline.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on site across irrigation, motors, pumps and heating.
• Take ownership as the sole engineer on site and drive reliability improvements.
• Work with the Growing Manager and learn from the senior engineer through a handover.
• Support transition to preventative maintenance and reduce downtime.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Fault finding

Preventative maintenance

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

FLT Licence

18th Edition

Irrigation systems experience

Job description

Job Details

Location: Elloughton, East Yorkshire

Salary: £37,000 - £40,000

Shift: Monday to Friday Days (7:30am – 4:30pm) Flexible Hours Available

Job Role

A rare opportunity has become available for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a unique and highly specialised agricultural manufacturing environment. This role offers the chance to become the sole engineer on site, taking ownership of maintenance activities across a 4-hectare commercial glasshouse operation producing high-quality tomatoes using a blend of traditional growing methods and modern technology.

The successful engineer will work closely with the Growing Manager and have the opportunity to learn from the current engineer ahead of their retirement, providing a structured handover and excellent training opportunity. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys autonomy, variety, and a hands‑on approach to maintenance.

You will be responsible for carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance across a range of equipment including irrigation systems, motors, pumps, heating systems, hydraulic scissor lifts, plastic pipework, and specialist glasshouse equipment. The site is currently transitioning towards a more preventative maintenance strategy, allowing engineers to play a key role in improving reliability and reducing downtime.

Qualifications

• Multi‑skilled maintenance experience within an industrial, manufacturing, agricultural or similar environment.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault‑finding experience.
• Experience carrying out both reactive and planned preventative maintenance.
• Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Electrical or Multi‑Skilled discipline).
• Good understanding of Health & Safety practices.

Desirable Requirements

• 18th Edition qualification.
• FLT Licence.
• Experience working with irrigation systems, hydraulic equipment or agricultural machinery.
• Forces engineering background considered.
• Experience working with automated equipment or robotics would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Working in a varied and autonomous engineering role.
• Structured handover and training from the current engineer before retirement.
• Stable Monday to Friday days‑based position.
• Retail discounts and employee discount schemes.
• Company pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• On‑site parking.
• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Opportunity to work with specialist glasshouse technology and automated spray robots.