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 & Nights
We 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 efficiency
What'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 leave
Requirements
- 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 disruption
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
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Maintenance Engineer - £65,000 - Manufacturing in Rothwell employer: Proactive Global
Join a dynamic team where your hard work and dedication as a Goods In Operative will be truly valued. Our company fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth, offering training and development opportunities to help you advance in your career. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a rewarding environment with competitive benefits, ensuring that every team member feels appreciated and motivated to contribute to our success.
