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

To be successful in this role, 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.

Our site features a wide range of manufacturing processes and equipment, and in this role, you will work across various systems. Your primary focus will be driving maintenance improvements and increasing equipment reliability throughout our operations.

Pay rate: £53,827.28 per annum (Inclusive of Basic rate, shift & disturbance allowance)

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 + Overtime
• 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 onsite 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. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us 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.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the 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 – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How To Apply

We’re building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. 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.

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials, Retail, and Design Services

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