Mechanical Engineer | Weekends

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join our manufacturing team at our site in Howden, East Yorkshire, working on the weekend shift.

To be successful in this role, you will have completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship and have a strong background in maintenance within a manufacturing environment. Experience working within a proactive safety-focused culture is also essential.

As a weekend mechanical engineer, you will work on a range of manufacturing processes and equipment. Your objective will be to drive maintenance improvements and enhance equipment reliability across our operations.

Grade: A

Hiring Manager: Eddie Bingham

Pay rate: £49,263.24 per annum + Weekend Shift Allowance £9,647.04 per annum

Shift pattern: 

• Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday every third week (5:45am – 6pm)
• Could be asked to work different shift patterns depending on the Company's demand.

What will you be doing as a Mechanical Engineer:

• Proactive and preventative maintenance
• Reactive breakdown maintenance
• Continual improvement projects
• Ownership and development of specific production line maintenance

What do you need to qualify for the Mechanical Engineer:

• Experience in maintaining multi-axis (CNC) manufacturing machinery 
• Knowledge and experience of high-volume automated manufacturing equipment, along with fitting and fabrication skills
• Fault finding, root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Experience of pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics and extraction systems is desirable  
• Experience with computerised maintenance management systems and the development of maintenance tasks is desirable 

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Salary
• Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with an opportunity to purchase additional days
• Staff discount
• Ongoing support and development
• Free lunch at our on-site canteen
• Free onsite car parking
• Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition

How to Apply:

The closing date is Sunday, 4th January, and successful applicants will be contacted in the New Year.

Good luck with your application. Before you apply, please speak to your manager so that they are aware of your interest in this role. You will also need to attach a CV as part of your application.

Please take note that this advert is a summary of the main duties and responsibilities and may be subject to change.  If you have any questions or need further support or information, please contact the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.