Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Notton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Onsite parking

Sick pay

Gym membership

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The role covers mechanical and electrical maintenance across production machinery, fault finding, breakdown repairs, and executing PPM to keep equipment safe and efficient.

You will also participate in continuous improvement and machinery upgrades to reduce downtime. The position offers days and nights shifts with a strong emphasis on health & safety, teamwork, and long-term career development within a

Qualifications

• Must have manufacturing or production background.
• Good mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Engineering qualification NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of health & safety policies.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance on production machinery.
• Fault finding and breakdown repairs to keep lines running.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement projects and machinery upgrades and installations.
• Contribute to reducing downtime and improving equipment reliability.

Skills

Fault-finding

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Salary: £45,000 - £48,000

Shift: Days and Nights

I'm working with a well-established and growing manufacturer that is looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to strengthen its engineering team.

You’ll be responsible for carrying out both mechanical and electrical maintenance across a range of production machinery, including fault finding, breakdown repairs, and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to ensure equipment runs safely and efficiently. You’ll also be involved in continuous improvement projects, machinery upgrades, and installations, helping to improve reliability and minimise downtime.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that continues to invest in its people and facilities, offering long-term job security, ongoing training, and a supportive team environment.

Sector - Manufacturer

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Maintenance Engineer

• Previous maintenance engineering experience.
• Mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Manufacturing or production environment experience.

Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer

• Manufacturing or production background
• Good understanding of health & safety.
• Fault-Finding experience
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer

• PLC fault-finding experience.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience with CMMS maintenance systems.
• 17th/18th Edition or electrical qualifications.

The Maintenance Engineer will benefit from

• Working for a recognised market-leading business.
• Excellent benefits package including pension, onsite parking.
• Sick Pay
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• Private Medical Insurance