Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Barrow upon Humber
Posted by Venatu Consulting Ltd
£41,000 a year
Barrow upon Humber · Permanent
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
We're recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced, mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer to join their established engineering team at a manufacturing facility commutable from Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Hull.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer who enjoys preventative maintenance, mechanical fault finding and working on specialist manufacturing equipment within a modern production environment.
The successful candidate will join a business that values engineering quality, preventative maintenance, forward planning and continuous improvement. This role would particularly suit an engineer with strong mechanical skills who enjoys diagnosing machinery faults, understanding the root cause of failures and delivering effective, long-term repairs.
Salary: £41,000, with enhanced overtime paid at £30.00 per hour.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm.
The Role
This is predominantly a preventative maintenance role, with approximately 70% planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and 30% reactive breakdown response.
As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving a range of specialist manufacturing and production equipment to maximise machine reliability and minimise downtime.
The role will involve a strong mechanical focus, including the maintenance of rotating equipment, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, lifting systems and associated production machinery. Some electrical fault finding will also be required, although the primary emphasis will be on mechanical maintenance and repair.
This opportunity would particularly suit a methodical engineer who takes a logical, analytical approach to maintenance, enjoys investigating mechanical failures and takes pride in completing repairs accurately rather than simply replacing components.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a wide range of manufacturing and production equipment.
- Respond efficiently to machinery breakdowns, diagnosing and resolving predominantly mechanical faults to minimise production downtime.
- Undertake mechanical repairs, maintenance and component replacements across specialist manufacturing machinery.
- Maintain and repair equipment including:
- High-pressure water jetting machines.
- Gearboxes and drive assemblies.
- Pumps and associated pipework.
- Vacuum lifting systems.
- Conveyors and material handling equipment.
- Associated production machinery and mechanical systems.
- Carry out mechanical strip-downs, inspections, rebuilds and component fitting.
- Diagnose faults involving bearings, shafts, couplings, belts, chains, seals and rotating equipment.
- Undertake precision engineering work, ensuring repairs are completed accurately using correct torque settings, engineering tolerances and manufacturer specifications.
- Read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
- Conduct root cause analysis to identify recurring mechanical failures and implement long-term corrective actions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability, safety and production efficiency.
- Assist with machinery installations, upgrades and commissioning projects.
- Undertake basic electrical fault-finding where required, working alongside the wider engineering team on more complex electrical issues.
- Accurately complete maintenance documentation using the Shire CMMS system.
- Work closely with production teams to ensure machinery is maintained to the highest standards.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping standards within the engineering department.
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures at all times.
About You
We're looking for a proactive, mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer with strong practical engineering skills, excellent diagnostic ability and a structured approach to problem-solving.
Rather than simply reacting to machinery breakdowns, you'll enjoy investigating mechanical faults, understanding why components have failed and planning repairs that deliver reliable, long-lasting results.
You'll be confident working on a variety of mechanical systems and production equipment, with the ability to carry out accurate repairs, component replacements and preventative maintenance activities.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance or a related engineering discipline.
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing, industrial or production environment.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding, diagnostic and repair skills.
- Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance programmes.
- Good understanding of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, shafts and drive assemblies.
- Practical experience with mechanical strip-downs, rebuilds, component fitting and machinery repairs.
- Ability to work accurately and with a high level of precision.
- Experience working to specified torque settings, engineering tolerances and manufacturer specifications.
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), ideally Shire or similar.
- Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge and the ability to work alongside electrically biased engineers.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit engineering team.
- A methodical, logical approach to maintenance, with the ability to assess, plan and execute repairs effectively.
- Strong commitment to Health & Safety and continuous improvement.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience working with high-pressure water jetting equipment.
- Knowledge of machinery and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Experience maintaining gearboxes, pumps and vacuum lifting systems.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Experience within manufacturing or FMCG environments.
- Multi-skilled maintenance experience covering both mechanical and electrical systems.
- Understanding of PLC-controlled machinery and automated production equipment.
- Basic electrical fault-finding capabilities.
- Experience supporting machinery upgrades, reliability projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Why Apply?
- Competitive salary of £41,500
- Monday to Friday working pattern with no rotating shifts.
- Enhanced overtime available at £30.00 per hour.
- Pension
- 33 days annual leave
- Subsidised canteen
- Free Gym
- Predominantly preventative maintenance role (70% PPM).
- Opportunity to work on specialist automated manufacturing equipment.
- Stable, growing business with a strong engineering culture.
- Excellent opportunity for long-term career development.
If you're an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer who enjoys hands-on mechanical engineering, solving complex machinery problems and taking pride in delivering high-quality repairs, we'd love to hear from you.
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