Details:
- Salary: £33,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Leeds
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
Job Title – Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location – Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary – £30,000 – £33,000
Shift – Monday to Friday (Days)
Job Role of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a specialist manufacturing business operating within a unique and highly technical production environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to build strong hands-on experience within a small, supportive engineering team.
Working as part of the maintenance team, you will be responsible for carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance across specialist glass processing machinery. The role involves diagnosing breakdowns, repairing equipment, and ensuring all machinery is operating safely and efficiently.
The process involves high-temperature furnaces, milling systems, and automated crushing and bagging equipment, offering exposure to a wide variety of mechanical systems.
Once fully trained, you will also be included in a callout rota (very minimal callouts historically), providing additional responsibility and development.
Sector – Factory Maintenance
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Mechanical experience
Must live within 30 minutes of site (callout requirement)
Desirable Requirements for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Experience within heavy process or industrial manufacturing environments
Basic understanding of electrical systems (advantageous but not essential)
Experience working within small engineering teams
The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:
Working for a stable and specialist manufacturing business
Monday to Friday days role (excellent work-life balance)
Very low callout frequency with time off in lieu
Increasing holiday allowance up to 35 days with service
Hands-on engineering role with strong skill development opportunities
Long-term progression opportunities within the business