Average Engineering salary in Yorkshire and Humberside

Why Greencore?Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.Our site in Kiveton employs over 600 and is the UK's largest quiche bakery, producing more than 42 million quiche each year along with a wide range of ready meals and soups. What you'll be doingEstablish structures, processes and procedures which will deliver legislative compliance for the site and consistency in ways of working across all areas and verify their implementation and compliance using periodic auditsProvide leadership and direction to the engineering team to create a culture which ensures that people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed and delivering to their potential while providing reliable manufacturing processes that comply with Food Safety and Health and Safety StandardsContinuously develop and improve the site asset base through effective planning for and financial justification of the capital projects necessary to design, construct and install manufacturing processes which improve efficiency and maintain compliance standardsCreate and deploy a site engineering strategy, aligned to the Group Greencore Engineering Excellence Vision which supports the site's strategic goals and is compliant with all company and legislative standardsProactively contribute to product development opportunities by applying and sourcing the best available technology and automation to create efficient and sustainable manufacturing process which will enhance our market positionSupport the energy reduction and sustainability agenda to reduce environmental impacts across the site by ensuring all actions are completed and the project plan is being executedDrive year on year improvements to deliver higher engineering standards to reduce equipment failures, increase reliability and up-time and in doing so, increase site capacityContribute to the site Leadership team as a functional expert and to the Engineering Leadership Team and engineering forums to ensure engineering solutions support delivery of the business plansWhat we're looking forRelevant degree calibre (e.g., BEng or equivalent) and a member of recognised professional body - IET/IMech E, ICT/Institute of Mechanical EngineeringNational Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Certified, with sound knowledge of behavioural safety at a site levelKnowledge of World Class Manufacturing and Best Practice MaintenanceProven track record of leading an Engineering department * Legionella Level 8 and Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) awarenessExperience of creating a Lean enterprise cultureAble to set, manage and optimise maintenance budgetsExperienced in the use and operation of Computerised maintenance management system (CMMS)Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Project Management, ideally with some project management certificationExperience coaching and mentoring developing engineers and apprenticesReliability Management expertise (FMECA, RCM, Tribology, CBM, TPM etc)At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better.What you'll get in returnCompetitive salary and job related benefitsHolidaysCompetitive matched pension contributionsLife insurance up to 4x salaryCompany shares save schemeGreencore QualificationsExclusive Greencore employee discount platformAccess to a full Wellbeing Centre platformEnhanced parental leave and menopause policiesThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date.

The Design Engineer will play a vital role in creating and developing innovative solutions in the industrial and manufacturing industry. This position is based in Manchester and requires a proactive individual with a focus on designing and improving new/existing product ranges.Client DetailsThis long-standing Manufacturing and Production firm based in the Greater Manchester area has been operating since the late 1950s, steadily developing a reputation for producing durable connection and protection technologies used in demanding industrial environments. Over several decades, it has expanded from a single specialised component into a broad portfolio that includes cable-related hardware, protective housings, and various connection solutions designed to function reliably in climates and sectors where safety and resilience are essential.Its products are widely used in industries that require strict adherence to international safety and performance standards, and the organisation's manufacturing and testing practices are aligned with multiple global certification frameworks. These solutions are engineered to prevent failures in high-value operational settings, helping safeguard assets and maintain continuity in locations where downtime or equipment malfunction would have significant consequences.The company's long engineering pedigree is reflected in its ongoing investment in research, testing facilities, and product development. This focus on continuous improvement supports the creation of equipment intended to withstand some of the harshest conditions worldwide, while also emphasising ease of use, reliability, and long-term cost efficiency for its customers.DescriptionAs the Design engineer you will be tasked with the following;Delivery of sustaining engineering and NPD ProjectsCreating and checking CAD models and technical drawingsPerforming pertinent actions in SAP (Raising EC's, BOM creation)Owning all stages of allocated projects from concept through testing, verification and launchDevelopment of new/existing products, taking into account all aspects of user experience, technical specification and production implications.Providing innovative solutions to engineering problems.Maintain reporting of project statuses and actively partake in meetings and discussionsProfileA successful Design Engineer should have:A degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related field.Proficiency in using design software such as CAD or similar tools.A solid understanding of industrial and manufacturing processes and standards.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively.Experience working on cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.An eye for detail and a commitment to producing high-quality designs.Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to engineering design.Job OfferCompetitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000 per annum.Employer pension contribution of 12% and employee contribution of 7%.Life insurance coverage equivalent to 4 times your annual salary.25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays.Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.Participation in the "Win as One" rewards and recognition programme.Performance-based bonus of 10-12%.If you are an experienced Design Engineer looking for a permanent opportunity in Manchester within the industrial and manufacturing industry, we encourage you to apply today.

Position : Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance TechnicianShifts : Days only Monday to FridayLocation : SheffieldSalary : £38,000Mechanical bias preferredWorking as part of a maintenance team reesponsible for maintenance activities on-site including mechanical fitting, fault finding, purchasing, installation, commission, site maintenance.Working on scheduled PPM's from a CMMS system.Respond quickly to any reactive production breakdowns.Ensuring supply of continued supply of critical spares.Ensuring that the plant is running at an optimum level, minimising downtown, and achieving all internal maintenance demands, in an effective and timely manner, in a way that minimises costs and maximises efficiencies.Achieve KPI's through the CMMS systemAbout You Apprentice trained in Mechanical engineering or very similarKnowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics preferredMethodical fault finderhappy to work as part of a teamFabrication skills beneficial but not necessary Any basic eletrical knowledge benenficial Assisting with projects eg machinery installationIf this Maintenance Engineer role with a Manufacturing organisation in Sheffield is for you, please contact Nicholas Associates in Sheffield for an immediate interviewAbout UsWe are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies