Maintenance Engineer - £65,000 - Manufacturing

Description:

Maintenance Engineer - Leeds (Southern part, great road links)

Excellent Salary to £65,000 (you will be recognised as a Senior Engineer onsite)
Company invests in their staff with extra courses (PLC courses, Electrical conversion, Welding)
Company big on promoting from within with opportunities to progress to leadership, Continuous Improvement roles, Days only roles, Projects.
Award winning Manufacturer
12 hour shifts Days & NightsWe are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join an established, world-class manufacturing company in Leeds. Working at a modern site with a high level of automation, this role offers the chance to tackle a broad range of engineering challenges and work on sophisticated production equipment.

The business is committed to developing its engineering team, investing in modern technology, employee training and long-term career progression. You will be joining a friendly, supportive environment where engineers are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute to improving site performance.

The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining the reliability and efficiency of production equipment across the site. The position combines planned preventative maintenance with hands-on fault diagnosis and breakdown repairs, giving you the opportunity to work across a varied range of machinery and engineering systems.

Key Responsibilities

Completing PPM schedules and carrying out reactive maintenance to keep production equipment operating efficiently
Investigating machinery faults and carrying out effective electrical and/or mechanical repairs
Working on complex automated production lines and process equipment
Maintaining and repairing pumps, motors, gearboxes and other mechanical components
Responding to breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing lasting solutions
Contributing to engineering projects, equipment upgrades and continuous improvement activities
Looking for ways to improve machinery reliability, reduce downtime and increase production efficiencyWhat's on Offer

Excellent salary
4 on 4 off shift rotation, working days and nights
Opportunity to work with advanced automation and complex production machinery
Investment in your technical skills through ongoing training and development
Long-term career opportunities within a leading manufacturing business
Involvement in projects and initiatives to improve equipment performance
A welcoming engineering team with a supportive working culture
Attractive benefits package, including pension, healthcare and generous annual leaveRequirements

Recognised engineering qualification, such as City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent qualification
Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer within manufacturing, production or a process-based environment
Electrical or mechanical engineering and multi-skilled Maintenance EngineersPractical experience maintaining and fault-finding on automated machinery
Confident diagnosing technical problems and carrying out effective repairs
A proactive approach to maintenance, with a focus on equipment reliability and minimising production disruptionApplication Process

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this Maintenance Technician position or find out more details then please contact Simon on (phone number removed) or submit your CV to (url removed) or simply click apply below.

Maintenance Engineer role is commutable from Leeds, Rothwell, Pontefract, Wakefield, Ossett, Dewsbury, Castleford, Heckmondwike, Barnsley, Normanton, Middleton Park, Great Preston, Swillington, Newsam Green, Morley, Lofthouse, Robin Hood, Methley, Woodlesford, Garforth and other parts of West Yorkshire

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