Maintenance Engineer

Permanent Futures Limited; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Bradford is seeking a Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer to ensure the reliability and performance of production machinery. The role involves carrying out preventative maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have strong mechanical maintenance experience and a proactive approach. This is a days-only role, providing long-term job security and consistency in shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience.
• Basic electrical knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and perform mechanical repairs.
• Fault find on mechanical systems like conveyors and pumps.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience

Problem-solving skills

Reactive maintenance

Preventative maintenance

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

4 on / 4 off - Days Only
Salary: £45,000
Location: Bradford

A well-established manufacturing company based in Bradford is currently looking to recruit an experienced Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer to support its engineering function within a medium-sized manufacturing plant.

This is a great opportunity to join a stable and reputable business offering a consistent day‑shift pattern and long‑term security.

The Role:

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of production machinery through both reactive and preventative maintenance. Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across manufacturing equipment
• Responding to breakdowns and completing effective mechanical repairs
• Fault finding on mechanical systems including bearings, conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, and pneumatics
• Supporting continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Working closely with production to minimise downtime
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with health & safety standards

The Ideal Candidate:

You will be a mechanically biased engineer with experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Ideally, you will have:

• Strong mechanical maintenance experience
• Background in reactive and preventative maintenance
• Experience working within a manufacturing plant environment
• Basic electrical knowledge (advantageous but not essential)
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and strong problem‑solving skills

If you are a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a days‑only shift within a reliable and established manufacturing environment, this role could be an excellent next step.