Mechanical Engineer in Barton upon Humber, North Lincolnshire

Are you a skilled Mechanical Engineer looking for your next challenge in manufacturing? We're recruiting experienced mechanically biased Maintenance Engineers to join leading manufacturing and industrial businesses across Barton-upon-Humber, Scunthorpe and Howden.

These opportunities are ideal for engineers who want to work in modern, fast-paced production environments where they can develop their technical skills and progress into exciting areas such as projects, controls, automation, and robotics.

The Role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving production machinery, ensuring maximum reliability and minimal downtime across busy manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns to minimise production disruption.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults using advanced fault-finding techniques.
• Support electrical and PLC related fault finding where required.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify recurring issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Accurately record maintenance activities using CMMS systems.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to maximise operational performance.

About You

We're looking for proactive engineers who thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment and are passionate about keeping equipment running at peak performance.

Essential Requirements:

• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent apprenticeship).
• Previous experience in a maintenance engineering role within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience maintaining production machinery and industrial equipment.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and high safety standards.

Desirable:

• Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, woodworking, or other high-volume manufacturing sectors.

Shift Patterns Available

A variety of shift options are available depending on site location, including:

• Monday-Friday rotating mornings and afternoons
• Permanent days

Example Barton Shift Patterns:

• 6:00am - 2:30pm (Week 1)
• 2:30pm - 11:00pm (Week 2)

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 including shift allowance
• 33 days annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits
• Subsidised canteen
• Staff discount schemes
• On-site gym facilities
• Clear progression pathways into leadership, projects, automation and specialist engineering roles

Interested?

Whether you're looking for a better shift pattern, career progression, or the opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technology, we'd love to hear from you.

If you're a qualified Mechanical Engineer with manufacturing maintenance experience, apply today for a confidential discussion about the opportunities available across Barton-upon-Humber, Scunthorpe and Howden.