Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Selby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

11-09-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English