Part-Time Maintenance Engineer

📍 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
💷 Salary: £20 per hour (Approx. £30,000 per annum based on hours worked)
🕒 Hours: 3 Days/Week | Flexible Schedule | Day Shifts (8am-5pm)
📄 Employment Type: Part-Time | Permanent
🏭 Industry: Engineering / Manufacturing / Cylinder Testing & Refurbishment

🏢 About Us

We are an independent testing and refurbishment facility, Based in Selby, we specialise in the refurbishment, pressure testing, and maintenance of gas cylinders and associated systems. Precision, quality, and safety are the cornerstones of our operation - and we're growing.

As we expand our operations, we're looking for a skilled and experienced Maintenance Engineer to support the reliability of our plant and equipment in a hands-on, flexible role.

🛠️ The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a practically minded, reliable engineer who enjoys a varied workload and the autonomy to manage their own time. Ideal for someone looking to scale back from full-time work while staying engaged in a dynamic, technical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on plant and machinery

Maintain and fault-find equipment such as:

Shot blasting machines

Air compressors

Conveyor systems

Pressure systems

Industrial steam boilers (desirable)

Read and interpret engineering schematics

Respond to occasional daytime callouts (flexibly arranged)

Support operational uptime and equipment efficiency

👤 About You

We're looking for someone with:

Proven experience in maintenance engineering (mechanical bias with electrical skills)

Knowledge of PLC systems (basic fault-finding, not programming)

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Welding/fabrication experience (advantageous, not essential)

Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

A proactive, dependable attitude

Bonus: Previous supervisory experience or looking to transition into a senior, mentoring role.

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

Completed engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

Strong mechanical knowledge and familiarity with electrical systems

Understanding of safety standards related to pressure systems, boilers, and industrial machinery

📦 What We Offer

£20 per hour + Overtime at 1.5x

Flexible 3-day working week

Approximate annual earnings around £30,000 (based on days worked)

Company pension

Supportive, down-to-earth team environment

Opportunity to work with a highly respected, accredited business

🚀 Ready to Apply?

If you're a hands-on engineer seeking flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to bring your experience to a growing independent business, we'd love to hear from you