Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package including pension

On-site parking

Sick Pay

Gym membership

Life insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Pioneer Selection is looking for a Maintenance Engineer in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. This role involves mechanical and electrical maintenance across production machinery, ensuring optimal performance and reliability while partaking in continuous improvement projects.

Applicants should have maintenance engineering experience, NVQ Level 3 qualifications, and a solid understanding of health and safety. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including pension, on-site parking, and gym membership.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance engineering experience.
• Experience with PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance across production machinery.
• Perform fault-finding, breakdown repairs and PPM.
• Help implement continuous improvement projects, upgrades and installations.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Good understanding of health & safety

Education

Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Salary: £44,000 - £50,000

Shift: Days and Nights

We are a well‑established and growing manufacturer looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to strengthen our engineering team. You’ll be responsible for carrying out both mechanical and electrical maintenance across a range of production machinery, including fault‑finding, breakdown repairs, and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to ensure equipment runs safely and efficiently. You’ll also be involved in continuous improvement projects, machinery upgrades, and installations, helping to improve reliability and minimise downtime. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that continues to invest in its people and facilities, offering long‑term job security, ongoing training and a supportive team environment.

Sector

Manufacturer

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance across production machinery.
• Perform fault‑finding, breakdown repairs and PPM.
• Help implement continuous improvement projects, upgrades and installations.

Requirements

Non‑Negotiable Requirements

• Previous maintenance engineering experience.
• Mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills.
• Experience with PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Manufacturing or production environment experience.
• Good understanding of health & safety.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Requirements

• PLC fault‑finding experience.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience with CMMS maintenance systems.
• 17th/18th Edition or electrical qualifications.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including pension.
• On‑site parking.
• Sick Pay.
• Gym membership.
• Life insurance.
• Private Medical Insurance.