Maintenance Engineer

Meridian Business Support; Morley; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plastic manufacturing company in the UK is looking for a skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to maintain and repair plant and equipment. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000, along with a quarterly bonus based on company KPIs. Candidates should have electrical qualifications, strong problem-solving skills, and experience in maintenance engineering. This role supports a team environment and includes flexible working hours, ensuring work-life balance.

Benefits

Life Insurance: coverage at four times the annual salary

Pension: employer contribution of 5 %

Work-Life Balance: Panama shifts

Qualifications

• Proven background in preventive and reactive maintenance engineering.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fault diagnosis, and TPM servicing.
• Expertise in injection moulding machines and robotics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant and equipment to ensure production continuity.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Assist with the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programme.

Skills

Electrical City & Guilds qualifications (NVQ Level 3)

Preventive and reactive maintenance engineering

Problem-solving skills

Technical knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

PLC fault finding

Education

Electrical City & Guilds qualifications (NVQ Level 3)

Tools

Q-Pulse

Microsoft tools

Job description

A leading plastic manufacturing company in Leeds is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias. This role offers a competitive salary of £45,000, complemented by a quarterly bonus based on company KPIs. While not contractual, this bonus has been consistently paid for the past decade, potentially adding around 5 % to the annual salary.

Benefits

• Life Insurance: coverage at four times the annual salary
• Pension: employer contribution of 5 %
• Work‑Life Balance: Panama shifts (2 days on, 2 off, 3 nights on, 3 off, rotating 6‑6) – only work 7 days out of 14 and 2 weekends per month
• Team Environment: supportive team of four engineers, reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant and equipment, including moulding and assembly machinery, to ensure production continuity
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults
• Assist with the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programme for hydraulics, robots, ancillary machines, and automated assemblies
• Validate and troubleshoot new equipment, automation, and upgrades
• Ensure the safe operation and upkeep of plant and equipment
• Drive efficiency and improvements, collaborating with various departments and suppliers
• Identify opportunities for new technology and automation
• Maintain accurate records for audits, traceability, and warranty purposes as per the Quality Management System
• Utilise software like Q‑Pulse and Microsoft tools to facilitate tasks
• Dismantle, inspect, and overhaul equipment as required
• Develop advanced knowledge of electronics and PLC programming

Qualifications

• Electrical City & Guilds qualifications (NVQ Level 3)
• Proven background in preventive and reactive maintenance engineering
• Expertise in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fault diagnosis, and TPM servicing
• Experience with injection moulding machines, robotics, rotational assembly machines, and automotive systems is desirable but not essential
• Previous experience in fault finding using PLCs (Siemens, Omron and Mitsubishi) would be advantageous
• Strong problem‑solving skills and technical knowledge

General Requirements

• Must possess own transport due to the location
• Ability to work effectively, communicate with others, and be willing to work as part of a team