Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer – Multiple Shifts Available

Knottingley | Manufacturing | Permanent | £34,114 – £45,000

Ready for your next hands-on engineering challenge in a global, high-performance production environment?
My client a Global Manufacturer is hiring Cold End Engineers across multiple shift patterns – if you’re mechanically skilled (multiskilled is a bonus!) and thrive in fast-paced settings, we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity:

Join a high-volume manufacturing site as part of the Cold End Engineering team. You’ll play a crucial role in maintaining and developing production equipment, reducing downtime, and ensuring operational excellence.

This is a mechanically biased role, ideal for engineers with strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance experience. A multiskilled background (with some electrical know-how) would be a great asset.

Available Shifts & Pay:

Cold End Shift Engineer – 5-Crew Pattern

• 37.5 hours per week
• £45,000 per year

Cold End Day Engineers

• 7:00am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday
• £34,114 per year (40 hours/week)

Cold End Mid-Shift Engineer

• 45 hours/week
  • Week 1: 7:00am – 4:00pm (Mon–Fri)
  • Week 2: 9:00am – 6:00pm (Mon–Fri)
• £38,030 per year

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain, repair, and optimise Cold End equipment to maximise performance.
• React quickly to breakdowns and implement long-term improvements.
• Support safety-first practices and ensure documentation is accurate.
• Collaborate with production to ensure consistent machine performance.

What You’ll Need:

• Mechanically biased (apprenticeship trained).
• Proven experience in manufacturing/production environments.
• Ability to diagnose faults and work under pressure.
• Flexibility to adapt and support continuous improvement.
• Multiskilled (mechanical + electrical) experience is a plus.

What’s In It For You:

• Stable, permanent role with competitive pay based on your shift.
• A role where your hands-on skills directly impact production.
• Work in a supportive, safety-conscious team.
• Opportunities for progression and skill development.

If this sounds like you or if you have any questions, reach out to me on the details below or click apply today.

To Contact Directly:
Zoe Murray
Senior Executive Consultant