At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential engineering support and maintain manufacturing equipment for optimal performance.
- Company: Join CO Manufacturing, a leader in high-quality home improvement products.
- Benefits: Enjoy 21-25 days holiday, health cash plan, pension scheme, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for career growth and hands-on training.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring our machinery runs smoothly and efficiently.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with experience in manufacturing and strong fault-finding skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
CO Manufacturing is the manufacturing hub of the £60 million turnover Conservatory Outlet Group, producing high-quality windows, doors, and conservatory roofs for a network of leading home improvement retailers, new build sites and trade businesses across the UK. Based in Wakefield, we combine advanced technology with skilled craftsmanship to deliver exceptional products that help homeowners transform their living spaces. Our success is built on teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to quality at every stage of the process from design and production through to delivery. We’re proud to invest in our people, offering hands-on training, career development, and the opportunity to grow within a business that values hard work and new ideas.
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will provide essential engineering support to our production operation, carrying out planned preventative maintenance and responding quickly to equipment breakdowns. You will help keep our manufacturing machinery operating safely and efficiently, complete small plant installations and modifications, and support continuous improvement activities to reduce downtime and improve performance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance across manufacturing equipment.
- Respond quickly to machinery breakdowns and complete effective fault finding.
- Install and modify plant and equipment where required.
- Support continuous improvement activities to reduce downtime.
- Record maintenance activities accurately.
- Work safely and follow all Health and Safety procedures.
What we're looking for:
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3 or a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong electrical and mechanical fault finding skills.
- A proactive approach to preventative maintenance.
- Excellent problem solving and communication skills.
- A strong commitment to Health and Safety.
- Experience of automated manufacturing machinery.
- Experience working with window and door manufacturing machinery would be desirable.
Ready to start your career with us? Apply with your CV.
Maintenance Engineer in Wakefield employer: CO Manufacturing
CO Manufacturing in Wakefield is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and innovation. Employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while contributing to meaningful projects in precision manufacturing. With a strong focus on teamwork and continuous improvement, this role provides a rewarding environment for those looking to make a significant impact.
