Maintenance Engineer

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges – resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change. Yara Pocklington is part of Yara International ASA, a global leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of specialty nutrients and biostimulants that support regenerative agriculture worldwide. Our Pocklington site has been established since 1967 and continues to play a key role in our global success. Following an investment of >£100 million, we are building a new global production plant at Howden. We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join our team on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract. You will play a vital role in ensuring our operations run smoothly by delivering effective planned and preventative maintenance and ensuring safe methods of work. This position will support the transition and continuity of production before transferring to the new site. The role is based at our Pocklington Global Plant, with the potential of longer‑term opportunities at the new plant in Howden.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and preventative maintenance across the site.
• Respond promptly and safely to equipment breakdowns.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Adhere strictly to Health & Safety policies, including Permit to Work systems.
• Support plant reliability and availability by contributing to Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvements.

Profile

• NVQ Level 3 (min) in mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• IPAF 3B license (desirable).
• Welding and fabrication skills (advantageous).
• Experience within a production/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of relay logic and PLC fault‑finding.
• Experience with fluid‑transfer pumps (centrifugal / progressive cavity).
• Understanding of LOTO, PUWER and LOLER regulations.
• COMAH site experience (highly desirable).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and engineering drawings.
• Strong problem‑solving and diagnostic skills.
• IT literacy with working knowledge of CMMS systems.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts in line with seasonal demands.

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday (plus the option to purchase 5 additional days).
• Vitality Private Healthcare.
• 10% employer pension contributions.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities.
• Inclusion & Wellbeing activities (football, badminton, tennis, running and walking groups).

Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) in its business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassador networks. As part of its recruitment process, where permitted by local law, Yara may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job, and candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.