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Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire
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Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Other
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Yes
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Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
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Job Description:
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire
Contract: 12-Month Contract (Likely to Extend)
Rate: £34.40 per hour
Hours: Mon–Thurs 08:00–16:30, Fri 08:00–13:00 (flexible start/finish times) including a 9-day fortnight schedule.
The Opportunity
As part of a multi-disciplinary maintenance team, you’ll provide technical expertise across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. Your responsibilities will include reactive breakdown support, planned preventative maintenance, and facility upgrades, working on diverse projects impacting engine testing and development.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Responding to equipment breakdowns and carrying out fault-finding and repairs.
* Maintaining, repairing, and installing facility equipment and support systems.
* Working from mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical drawings and schematics.
* Supporting commissioning of new rigs, systems, and test cells.
* Running improvement projects and root cause investigations, presenting findings to engineers and managers.
* Mentoring apprentices and supporting knowledge sharing within the team.
* Ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient work environment in line with health & safety and 5S standards.
What We’re Looking For:
Qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent experience), with a completed apprenticeship or strong industry background.
Solid knowledge of maintenance processes, tools, and equipment.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical drawings.
Industrial maintenance experience (10+ years, including apprenticeship).
* Fault finding/diagnostics on hydraulic or fuel systems.
* Laser alignment of rotating equipment.
* Boiler servicing accreditation.
* Experience in facility test cells, engine testing, or plant/equipment maintenance.
* Transferable backgrounds from manufacturing or food industry maintenance considered.
Why Apply?
* Be part of a team of 10 specialists, working closely with engineers, contractors, and technical experts.
* Exposure to a wide variety of projects and systems – ideal for someone looking to continuously learn and develop.
* Flexible working hours, including a 9-day fortnight schedule.
* Opportunity to make a real impact in a world-class engineering environment.
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