Maintenance Engineer

Location: Hull
Salary: £38,958
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

I’m currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturer operating within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on engineering position where no two days are the same, with a mix of preventative maintenance, reactive fault-finding, and continuous improvement projects.

Role Purpose

You’ll play a key part in supporting production workflow and ensuring the smooth running of machinery across the site. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment, as well as carrying out general facility maintenance when required—all while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Install, maintain and repair machinery and equipment
Deliver preventative maintenance on production and facility systems
Troubleshoot and resolve machine faults independently
Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment
Refine and improve existing maintenance processes and procedures
Ensure accurate documentation of all maintenance and repair work
Work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Uphold excellent standards of housekeeping across the site
Drive a strong culture of safety, reporting incidents and promoting best practice in line with Health & Safety legislation
Contribute to a positive team environment by demonstrating professionalism and supporting colleagues

Knowledge & Skills

Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical principles (essential)
IT literate with good organisational and problem-solving skills
Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Knowledge of the injection moulding process (desirable)
Experience
Proven experience fault-finding on factory plant and machinery
Skilled in carrying out repairs, servicing, and modifications
Previous experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment

Qualifications

Engineering qualifications at Level 2/3 (essential)

Full UK driving licence (essential)

18th Edition, 2394/95, or apprentice-trained background (desirable)

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary package

Long-term career progression opportunities within a stable and growing business

A chance to work in a supportive environment where your input into continuous improvement is valued

Interested?
If you’re a Maintenance Engineer looking for a new challenge in a dynamic manufacturing environment, I’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.

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