Assistant Engineer
Entry Level Opportunity
New Holland, Humberside
£30,000 - £33,000 per annum
Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 3:00pm
An opportunity is available for an Assistant Engineer to join a busy bulk terminal operation on the Humber. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their engineering career within a fast‑paced, safety‑critical environment, supporting the maintenance and reliability of key bulk handling equipment. The Assistant Engineer will support the wider engineering team in maintaining and improving terminal assets, ensuring safe and efficient operations. Working closely with mechanical and electrical teams, the role involves assisting with planned maintenance, breakdown response, stores management, and general engineering duties. Reporting to the Lead Mechanical Engineer, the position plays an important part in ensuring equipment reliability, compliance, and operational performance.
Key Benefits
* Salary £30,000 - £33,000
* Overtime pay
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
* 10% employer pension contribution
* Healthcare cash plan
* Critical illness cover
* Employee assistance programme for wellbeing support
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Cycle2Work scheme
* Life assurance
Qualifications
* A Level 2 qualification (or working towards) in mechanical, electrical, or engineering
* A hands‑on attitude and willingness to learn
* Good attention to detail
* Ability to work well in a team
* Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)
* Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces
* Experience in engineering, construction, or industrial environments
* Exposure to tools, machinery, or maintenance work
* Plant tickets (e.g. IPAF) or interest in gaining them
* Interest in heavy industry or bulk handling operations
Responsibilities
* Support engineering teams with planned preventative maintenance (PPM), repairs, and remedial works
* Assist with lubrication, preservation, and upkeep of plant and equipment
* Maintain accurate records of stores, spares, consumables, and PPE
* Ensure all lifting equipment and tools comply with LOLER and PUWER regulations
* Assist in minimising downtime through effective maintenance support
* Work collaboratively with operations, mechanical, electrical, and EHS teams
* Contribute to a safe working environment and ensure compliance with procedures
If you have Mechanical or Engineering experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.
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