Maintenance Engineer

Aptar; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure the continuous operation of plant and equipment. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing faults, assisting with maintenance programs, and driving efficiency. The ideal candidate must hold relevant qualifications and demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus plan

280 hours of vacation

Life insurance cover

Qualifications

• Proactive and skilled in maintaining plant and equipment.
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical/mechanical faults.
• Assist with the maintenance program for equipment.
• Identify opportunities for new technology.

Skills

Diagnosing electrical/mechanical faults

Maintaining plant and equipment

Problem-solving abilities

Mechanical aptitude

Good communication skills

Education

Apprenticeship qualified

City & Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics qualification

Job description

The primary purpose of the Maintenance Engineer role is to ensure the continuous operation of plant and equipment, including moulding and assembly machinery, through day-to-day maintenance activities. This role supports the production department by driving efficiency and improvement in collaboration with other departments, suppliers, and internal personnel, while adhering to Aptar Core Values. The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for identifying problems and assisting in the implementation of long-term solutions, demonstrating flexibility to meet the business's needs.

As a Maintenance Engineer you will

• Diagnose and repair electrical/mechanical faults that occur on plant and/or equipment.
• Assist with the maintenance program (TPM) for all plant and/or equipment (hydraulics, robots, ancillary machines, automatic assembly).
• Validate new plant, equipment, automation and upgrades.
• Process / Equipment troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Ensure all items of plant and/or equipment is in good safe working order.
• Build and maintain items and documentation within the maintenance department, necessary for the effective running of the plant and/or equipment.
• Deliver innovative technical solutions to the plant.
• Strive to improve the efficiency and safety of plant and equipment.
• Identify opportunities for new technology/automation.
• Maintain a high standard of record keeping for all repairs and servicing of plant and/or equipment as required for audit, traceability and warranty purposes, in accordance with the Quality Management System.

Qualifications

Who we are looking for: We are looking for an ideal candidate who is proactive and skilled in maintaining plant and equipment, including moulding and assembly machinery, to ensure seamless production operations. The candidate should excel in diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults, as well as assisting with the maintenance program for various machinery. They must demonstrate strong problem‑solving abilities and contribute to the implementation of long‑term solutions. Flexibility and adaptability are key, as the role requires adjusting to the business's evolving needs. The ideal candidate will embody Aptar Core Values, collaborate effectively with other departments, and maintain high standards of record‑keeping and safety. Additionally, they should demonstrate ability to make decisions based on data.

Required Skills

• Apprenticeship qualified
• City & Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics qualification
• Ability to work alone with minimal direct supervision
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong mechanical aptitude

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Injection Molding, tooling and with multi-cavity molds
• The applicant ideally would have experience in a manufacturing environment and have the ability to work in a high‑pressure site.

Benefits

• An exciting, diverse and value‑based working environment
• Award‑winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance‑based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• 280 hours of vacation at the start, life insurance cover at the level of 4 times basic salary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.