Overview
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
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
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