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Part-Time Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical Bias

Location: Driffield, YO25
Pay: £24.00 per hour (approx. £28,000 )
Hours: 22.5 per week (Mon–Wed /Wed–Fri, 8:30am–4:15pm on rotating basis)

Are you a hands-on mechanical engineer looking for a part-time role in a fast-paced food production environment?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a successful food manufacturer in Driffield, who is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a part-time rotating schedule. This role is ideal for someone with previous FMCG or food factory experience who enjoys being on the tools and solving problems quickly and effectively.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on mechanical maintenance and repairs across production machinery and plant systems.
• Follow and help improve the site's maintenance schedule and processes.
• Work closely with production staff to support efficient output and reduce downtime.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Assist in training machine users on basic troubleshooting.
• Ensure all machinery and drainage systems are in safe and working order.
• Work independently but communicate clearly with management regarding site priorities.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong mechanical engineering background with relevant experience in manufacturing (food/FMCG preferred).
• Practical, hands-on approach and a can-do attitude.
• Confident working solo and solving real-time issues on the factory floor.
• Flexible to work on a rotating part-time schedule.
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and great at communicating.

Working Pattern:

• Week 1: Mon–Wed, 8:30am–4:15pm
• Week 2: Wed–Fri, 8:30am–4:15pm
• 22.5 hours per week on rotation
• Includes bank holidays.

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Contact information

Callum Smith