Selby
North Yorkshire
Manufacturing
Scantec Manufacturing
Permanent
£40k - 42k per year
JOB-90323
02-04-2026
Permanent
30-04-2026
ASAP
United Kingdom

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
Salary: £40000 plus on call allowance and Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30

We’re working with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their site maintenance team. This is a hands-on role focused on keeping plant and equipment running efficiently, while supporting both ongoing operations and future improvement projects.

The Role

  • Carry out planned, predictive and reactive mechanical maintenance
  • Respond to breakdowns, fault find and implement effective repairs
  • Complete preventative maintenance, inspections and greasing schedules
  • Repair and rebuild equipment including pumps, centrifuges, conveyors, gearboxes and associated components
  • Support improvements to manufacturing processes and site infrastructure
  • Work alongside contractors and specialist service providers where required
  • Contribute to the development and use of a CMMS for maintenance tracking
  • Work towards a proactive, zero-breakdown maintenance approach
  • Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance at all times

What We’re Looking For

  • Apprentice trained or qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • Proven experience in a similar maintenance role within an industrial/manufacturing environment
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
  • Experience with fabrication and welding (TIG, MIG, MMA) is beneficial
  • Able to work independently and manage workload effectively
  • Comfortable working across production areas, workshops and outdoor environments
  • Good communication skills and ability to work across teams

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Private medical insurance
  • Length of service bonus