Job Details

Maintenance Engineer

📍 Beverley, East Yorkshire
🏭 Manufacturing Environment
💰 £37,000 - £40,000 + Overtime

About the Opportunity
Stafforce are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing business in the Beverley area. We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organisation offering long-term career progression, ongoing training, and a supportive working environment.

Working Hours

• 38.5 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday: 13:00 - 22:00 (36 hours)
• Friday: 2.5 hours (flexible)
• Flexibility required for overtime, breakdown response, and occasional call-outs

Key Responsibilities for the role of maintenance engineer

Maintenance & Engineering

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise equipment reliability
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues across production equipment
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new machinery
• Identify root causes of recurring faults and implement long-term solutions
• Work with automated production systems

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Support production teams to achieve performance targets (OEE)
• Reduce downtime and improve machinery efficiency
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Work in line with recognised Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards
• Follow safe systems of work, including permits and LOTO procedures
• Promote a strong safety-first culture across the site
• Report hazards, incidents, and near misses
• Ensure safe handling of materials and waste

Electrical & Equipment Responsibilities

• Work safely on single-phase and three-phase systems (training provided if required)
• Ensure all equipment is compliant, safe, and fit for purpose

Teamwork & Communication

• Communicate effectively with production and engineering teams
• Provide updates on equipment performance, breakdowns, and improvement activity
• Collaborate to support overall production targets

Housekeeping & Standards

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained and stored

About You

Essential Requirements for the role of maintenance engineer

• Mechanical or Electrical qualification
• Experience in a maintenance engineering role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong fault-finding skills (mechanical and/or electrical)
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems
• Understanding of health & safety practices
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic IT skills

Desirable for the role of maintenance engineer

• Forklift licence
• Experience working with automated machinery

Personal Attributes for the role of maintenance engineer

• Positive and proactive attitude
• Reliable and punctual
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated with a flexible approach to work
• Ability to follow processes and work instructions
• Team player with a continuous improvement mindset

What's in it for You for the role of maintenance engineer

• Competitive salary (£37,000 - £40,000 DOE)
• Overtime opportunities
• Company pension
• Training and development opportunities
• Long-term, stable employment within a growing business

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge, apply today with your CV and a member of the Stafforce team will contact you.

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