Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £41,900 - £46,500
Shift: Monday – Friday, 3-shift rotating pattern (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm / 10pm–6am)
Sector: Manufacturing / Factory Maintenance

Job Role – Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a state-of-the-art, fully automated manufacturing facility in Wakefield.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical maintenance professional looking to develop their technical skills within a fast-paced, modern manufacturing environment. The site has recently benefited from significant investment and offers excellent opportunities for career progression, whether you are looking to develop technically or progress into a management role.

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned, preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance across a range of automated production machinery. You will play a key role in maintaining equipment reliability, minimising downtime and ensuring production runs efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across automated production machinery.
• Respond to mechanical breakdowns and carry out effective fault-finding.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Complete reactive and planned mechanical maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Work proactively to identify potential equipment failures and improve machine reliability.
• Carry out mechanical repairs, servicing and adjustments across a range of production equipment.
• Support continuous improvement and engineering projects across the site.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with company procedures.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Previous mechanical maintenance experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on mechanical maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Experience carrying out planned, preventative, reactive and breakdown maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge and practical problem-solving skills.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Technician within the UK manufacturing sector.
• Experience working with automated production machinery.
• Experience with bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, pneumatics and other mechanical systems.
• Experience working within a high-volume or fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Will Benefit From:

• Working for a market-leading manufacturing business.
• A modern, fully automated and heavily invested manufacturing site.
• Competitive salary of £46,000 .
• Company benefits package including pension, life insurance and gym access .
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

If you are an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Wakefield and feel you have the skills and experience required, click apply today .

For further details, please contact Nathan Lock at Pioneer Selection .

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place into permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and conditions apply — please see our website for further details.

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