At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform maintenance on factory equipment and support engineering projects.
- Company: Established manufacturing company with a stable work environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, early finish Fridays, and a permanent full-time role.
- Other info: Opportunity for varied tasks and future machinery improvements.
- Why this job: Join a hands-on team and make a real impact in engineering.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical maintenance and workshop environments required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 42000 £ per year.
Location: Wakefield-Ossett
Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum
Employment type: Permanent
Working hours: Monday to Thursday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm; Friday 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across factory equipment
- Respond to reactive breakdowns and minimise downtime
- Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently
- Maintain and repair mechanical systems including:
- Gearboxes
- Bearings
- Shafts
- Drive systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Conduct basic electrical fault finding where required
- Support machinery installations, upgrades and engineering projects
- Assist with machine builds and equipment modifications
- Use workshop machinery and machine shop tools to manufacture, modify and repair components
- Carry out fabrication work to support maintenance and project activities
- Complete maintenance documentation and records
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety procedures
Essential Requirements
- Mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer background
- Strong mechanical fault‑finding and repair skills
- Experience within manufacturing, engineering or workshop environments
- Experience using workshop machinery and machine shop equipment such as lathes
- Ability to manufacture, modify and repair components
- Fabrication experience or a strong practical engineering background
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small engineering team
- Good understanding of health and safety procedures
- Apprentice trained or time‑served engineer preferred
Desirable Experience
- Electrical qualifications or electrical maintenance experience
- Basic electrical fault finding on motors, drives, sensors and control panels
- Welding and fabrication experience
- Experience supporting machinery installations and build projects
- Experience manufacturing replacement parts and components
Personal Attributes
- Practical and hands‑on approach
- Strong problem‑solving ability
- Self‑motivated and proactive
- Organised and reliable
- Good communication skills
- Pride in producing high‑quality workmanship
Package & Benefits
- Salary: £40,000 – £42,000 per annum
- Employment type: Permanent, full‑time position
- Working hours: Monday to Thursday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm; early finish every Friday at 1:00 pm
- Stable and established manufacturing environment
- Varied role combining maintenance engineering, workshop activities and engineering projects
- Opportunity to contribute to future machinery installations, modifications and site improvements
MAINTENANCE ENGINEER in Ossett employer: 10 Recruitment
As a Maintenance Engineer in Wakefield-Ossett, you will thrive in a stable and established manufacturing environment that values your skills and contributions. With a permanent, full-time position offering competitive salary and early finishes on Fridays, the company fosters a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth through varied responsibilities and opportunities to engage in exciting engineering projects. Join a team that prioritises high-quality workmanship and safety, ensuring you can take pride in your role while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule.
