Mechanical Maintenance Engineer & Treatment Plant Operator

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)

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 (preferred 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.