Plant Engineer

Pioneer Selection; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and healthcare scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Excellent career progression opportunities

Job summary

Pioneer Selection is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a market-leading industrial manufacturing business in Scunthorpe. This role offers excellent long-term career prospects within a large manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance across large-scale production machinery, gaining exposure to both mechanical and electrical systems. The position offers a competitive salary, pension, and healthcare scheme.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with pre-planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance.
• Mechanically biased engineer with a good understanding of electrical systems.
• Experience working within manufacturing or the Armed Forces.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance across production machinery.
• Performing reactive breakdown maintenance in a fast-paced environment.
• Providing exposure to mechanical and electrical maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience

Strong mechanical fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Engineering qualification

Mechanical engineering qualification

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Scunthorpe

Salary: £41,000 - £46,000

Shift: Double Days

Job Role

A standout opportunity has become available for a high‑performing Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a market‑leading industrial manufacturing business at their large manufacturing facility in Scunthorpe. The forward‑thinking company is heavily investing in both the site and the development of its engineering team, offering excellent long‑term career prospects and ongoing training opportunities.

Working alongside an experienced maintenance team, the successful engineer will be responsible for carrying out planned preventive maintenance and reactive breakdown maintenance across a wide range of large‑scale production machinery. This role provides excellent exposure to both mechanical and electrical maintenance within a fast‑paced industrial environment.

Sector

Industrial Manufacturing

Non‑Negotiable Requirements

• Mechanical maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on experience with pre‑planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance in a fast‑paced industrial factory
• Mechanically biased engineer with a good understanding of electrical systems
• Engineering qualification
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding skills
• Mechanical engineering qualification
• Experience working within manufacturing or the Armed Forces
• Proven experience carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working within the UK manufacturing sector
• Multi‑skilled maintenance experience
• Experience working on large‑scale industrial machinery

Benefits

• Employment with a stable and well‑established organisation
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Pension and healthcare scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work for one of the UK's leading industrial manufacturing businesses