Maintenance Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Ferrybridge; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading manufacturing firm in Ferrybridge is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support factory machinery maintenance. The role involves ensuring production targets through effective repairs and engineering support. Candidates should have a recognised engineering qualification and strong safety awareness. Excellent training and career development opportunities are offered, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

KPI Bonus of 5%

3x Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

10% Pension Match

Employee Benefits Package

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship & Qualification or equivalent.
• High degree of Health & Safety awareness.
• Ability to fault-find, repair, and provide solutions to problems.

Responsibilities

• Providing plant-wide maintenance service.
• Monitor & supply Engineering support for machine set-up & changeovers.

Skills

Fault-finding

Health & Safety awareness

Mechanical and Electrical knowledge

Education

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent (NVQ, City and Guilds, ONC, BTEC)

Job description

The Maintenance Engineer vacancy is working with a market leading PLC listed manufacturing business, based in Nostell, Wakefield at a BRAND NEW Factory. The position offers excellent opportunities for both training and career development.

What’s in it for you as a Maintenance Engineer

• Hours of work - Days and Nights 4 on 4 off - 6am to 6pm
• Salary - £52,500 per annum
• Location - Nostell, Wakefield
• KPI Bonus of 5%
• OT paid at 1.5 and 2x
• 3x Life Assurance
• Digi + Private Healthcare
• 10% Pension Match
• Employee Benefits Package
• Training and career development opportunities

Main Duties & Responsibilities of Maintenance Engineer

• Providing plant-wide maintenance service, departmental support and repairs ensuring that all production targets are maintained – maintaining factory manufacturing machinery.
• Monitor & supply Engineering support of machine set‑up & changeovers to ensure that the product conforms to any quality assurance standards and ensuring changeovers are as efficient as possible.

Experience and Qualifications Required for Maintenance Engineer

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship & Qualification or equivalent, e.g. NVQ, City and Guilds, ONC, BTEC or above – Mechanical or Electrical.
• High degree of Health & Safety awareness.
• Ability to fault‑find, repair and provide solutions to problems.
• The position may suit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical maintenance engineer, maintenance fitter, maintenance electrician, multi‑skilled maintenance engineer etc.