Mechanical Engineer

We are currently recruiting a Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team at our manufacturing site in Howden, East Yorkshire.

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

Our site operates a wide range of manufacturing processes and equipment, and this role offers the opportunity to work across multiple systems. Your primary focus will be driving maintenance improvements and enhancing equipment reliability across the operation.

Grade A

Pay rate: £54,219.20 per annum (Inclusive of Basic rate, shift & disturbance allowance) + Overtime

Shift pattern:

• Week 1 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 6am-6pm
• Week 2 - Monday, Tuesday - 6am-6pm, Wednesday, Thursday - 6pm-6am
• Week 3 - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday - 6pm-6am
• 7 days off

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, robot and extraction systems is desirable  
• Experience of computerised maintenance management systems and the development of maintenance tasks is desirable

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Salary + Allowances + benefits
• 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 on-site car parking
• Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition

How to Apply:

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.