Maintenance Engineer

10 Recruitment Ltd; Gildersome; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Leeds. This role involves carrying out maintenance on various machinery, improving schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has a background in maintenance engineering and experience in a manufacturing setting. The salary is competitive, up to £45,000, with a Monday-Friday day shift and opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Long-term development and progression

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven background in maintenance engineering, preferably electrical or mechanical.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Ability to diagnose electrical and mechanical issues.
• Confident in planning maintenance schedules.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across various machinery.
• Develop and improve preventative maintenance schedules.
• Support machinery installations and upgrades.
• Manage stock and maintenance records.

Skills

Maintenance engineering background

Fault finding

Working independently

Experience with motors and drives

Working with PLCs

Education

18th Edition or equivalent electrical qualification

Tools

CMMS knowledge

Job description

Are you a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to make your mark in a growing manufacturing business?

Overview

Location: Leeds (Morley area). Salary: Up to £45,000 (depending on experience). Benefits include Monday-Friday day shift (no nights), overtime and call-out opportunities, long-term development and progression, supportive, growing business investing in its people, and a modern manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of machinery (cutting, sewing, and packing systems).
• Develop and improve preventative maintenance schedules.
• Support machinery installations, upgrades, and relocations.
• Manage stock, spare parts, and maintenance records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lean initiatives.
• Ensure all activities meet health, safety, and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Must Haves:
  • Proven background in maintenance engineering (electrical and/or mechanical).
  • Experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to fault find and diagnose both electrical and mechanical issues.
  • Confident working independently and planning maintenance schedules.
  • Experience with motors, drives, PLCs, pneumatics, and automation systems.

Desirable Extras

• 18th Edition or equivalent electrical qualification.
• Experience with textile or packaging machinery.
• CMMS knowledge.
• Basic fabrication/welding ability.

Opportunity

Join a leading UK manufacturer of upholstered bed frames and mattresses at their modern facility in Leeds. As part of an expanding operation, you'll play a key role in shaping and developing the site's maintenance function — ensuring all machinery runs safely, smoothly, and efficiently.

Hours/Apply

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm (with some flexibility for occasional out-of-hours work).

Interviews are being arranged immediately. If you’re ready to take ownership and be part of a business where you can truly make a difference, contact 10 Recruitment: call (phone number removed) or visit (url removed) to apply or explore more opportunities.