Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer – Howdens

Howdens is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team at our Manufacturing site in Howden, East Yorkshire. 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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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
• Desirable: experience of pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, and extraction systems
• Desirable: experience with computerised maintenance management systems and the development of maintenance tasks

Shift Pattern

Week 1 – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 6 am‑6 pm

Week 2 – Monday, Tuesday: 6 am‑6 pm; Wednesday, Thursday: 6 pm‑6 am

Week 3 – Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: 6 pm‑6 am

7 days off

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£53,827.28 per annum inclusive of basic rate, shift and disturbance allowance) + 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 onsite car parking
• Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery and hardware. With over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe, we are the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.2 billion sales made last year. We have a strong entrepreneurial ethos and an opportunity to develop within a fast‑paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens.

Senior ity Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industry

Wholesale Building Materials, Retail and Design Services

How to Apply

If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Mechanical Engineer, then we’re keen to hear from you.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerning. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. 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.