MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

10 Recruitment; Ossett; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

10 Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Ossett, UK, to conduct preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, excellent problem-solving abilities, and experience in workshop machinery.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of £40,000 to £42,000 per annum. Working hours are Monday to Thursday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, and an early finish every Friday at 1:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer background.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or workshop environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across factory equipment.
• Respond to reactive breakdowns and minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding and repair skills

Workshop machinery experience

Fabrication experience

Ability to work independently

Health and safety understanding

Education

Apprentice trained or time-served engineer

Tools

Lathes

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Wakefield-Ossett

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm; Friday 7:00 am – 1:00 pm

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across factory equipment
• Respond to reactive breakdowns and minimise downtime
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently
• Maintain and repair mechanical systems including:
  • Gearboxes
  • Bearings
  • Shafts
  • Drive systems
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatic systems
• Conduct basic electrical fault finding where required
• Support machinery installations, upgrades and engineering projects
• Assist with machine builds and equipment modifications
• Use workshop machinery and machine shop tools to manufacture, modify and repair components
• Carry out fabrication work to support maintenance and project activities
• Complete maintenance documentation and records
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety procedures

Essential Requirements

• Mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer background
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding and repair skills
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering or workshop environments
• Experience using workshop machinery and machine shop equipment such as lathes
• Ability to manufacture, modify and repair components
• Fabrication experience or a strong practical engineering background
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small engineering team
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures
• Apprentice trained or time‑served engineer preferred

Desirable Experience

• Electrical qualifications or electrical maintenance experience
• Basic electrical fault finding on motors, drives, sensors and control panels
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Experience supporting machinery installations and build projects
• Experience manufacturing replacement parts and components

Personal Attributes

• Practical and hands‑on approach
• Strong problem‑solving ability
• Self‑motivated and proactive
• Organised and reliable
• Good communication skills
• Pride in producing high‑quality workmanship

Package & Benefits

Salary: £40,000 – £42,000 per annum

Employment type: Permanent, full‑time position

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm; early finish every Friday at 1:00 pm

Stable and established manufacturing environment

Varied role combining maintenance engineering, workshop activities and engineering projects

Opportunity to contribute to future machinery installations, modifications and site improvements