Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Role: Mechanical Engineer (On Call)

Location: Knottingley

Salary: £37,500 + Additional on call pay per call out

Hours: 3 weeks: 6AM – 2PM (standard shift); 1 week on-call: 10AM – 6PM

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading global manufacturer that is expanding its engineering team due to continued growth and investment. The company operates in a fast-paced, sustainable industry and is committed to innovation, efficiency, and high-quality production. With strong market demand and ambitious plans for the future, this is the perfect time to become part of a business that values its employees and offers excellent career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with company health and safety policies.
• Strong knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, drivers, belts, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Experience with fault finding, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.
• Familiarity with servo drives (desirable but not essential).
• Conduct routine servicing and urgent repairs on production machinery, plant, and equipment.
• Fault Find, diagnose and resolve mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Support new equipment installation and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance and repair work.
• Provide emergency mechanical assistance during on-call shifts.

About You

• Proven background in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors and fault-finding techniques.
• Time-served apprenticeship or relevant mechanical engineering qualifications.
• Problem-solving mindset, teamwork and adaptability.

What’s in It for You?

• Additional call-out payments for each attendance.
• Overtime paid at premium rates (depending on shift).
• Job stability in a growing and sustainable industry.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Free onsite parking.

To Contact Directly

Zoe Murray

Senior Executive Consultant

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting, Engineering Services, and Manufacturing