Maintenance Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their new manufacturing facility. This role offers a unique opportunity for career development and training in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining factory machinery and ensuring production targets are met. With a focus on fault finding and problem-solving, the position is ideal for those passionate about engineering. Enjoy competitive pay, a KPI bonus, and a supportive employee benefits package while working in a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation.

Benefits

Employee Benefits Package

Training and career development opportunities

KPI Bonus

Overtime pay at 1.5x and 2x

Qualifications

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent required.
• High degree of Health & Safety awareness essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing plant-wide maintenance service and repairs.
• Monitoring engineering for machine set-up and changeovers.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem-solving

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship

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 (Currently working Monday – Friday Days while factory is in commissioning stage)
• Salary – £50,000 per annum
• KPI Bonus
• OT paid at 1.5x and 2x
• Employee Benefits Package
• Training and career development opportunities

Main Duties & Responsibilities of Maintenance Engineer include:

• Providing plant-wide maintenance service, departmental support, and repairs to ensure all production targets are maintained – maintaining factory manufacturing machinery.
• Monitoring & supporting engineering for machine set-up & changeovers to ensure product quality standards are met and changeovers are efficient.

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, or Multi-skilled Engineer.