Mechanical Maintenance Engineer & Treatment Plant Operato

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer & Treatment Plant Operator

Location: East Yorkshire

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £39,748 per annum + £5,565 call-out premium

Hours: Average 41.3 hours per week (rotating shifts)

Shift Pattern (3-week rotating system, Monday to Friday with 30 minutes unpaid break)

Shift A: 6:00am – 2:30pm (plus Saturday rota every 3rd week, 6:00am – 10:00am) – 44 hrs/week

Shift B: 2:00pm – 10:30pm – 40 hrs/week

Shift C: 8:00am – 4:30pm (plus call-out cover) – 40 hrs/week

Average: 41.3 hrs/week

Key Responsibilities

Routine setting up, servicing, and repairs of sewing machines, production machinery, and plant equipment.

Attend and resolve machine breakdowns promptly to minimise downtime.

Assist with equipment upgrades and new installations.

Complete and manage hot work permits to ensure safe practices.

Perform daily maintenance, calibration, and repairs of the Treatment Plant (training provided).

Maintain accurate work records and maintenance logs.

Ensure all Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental, and Hygiene procedures are strictly followed.

Undertake call-outs as scheduled.

Assist with general building maintenance when required.

Correctly segregate and dispose of waste in line with procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

Recognised qualification in mechanical engineering.

Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance and production machinery operation.

Practical hands-on mechanical ability with minimal supervision.

Experience with production machinery (essential).

Experience with paper converting machines ( but not essential).

A current UK driving licence.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Positive, flexible, and reliable approach.

Commitment to product quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

Lives within a reasonable commuting distance (due to call-out requirements).

Benefits

Competitive salary + call-out premium.

Paid sick leave (after probation).

Company pension scheme.

Free cashback health scheme.

28 days holiday (including bank holidays).

On-site subsidised canteen.

Free car parking.

Uniform provided