Maintenance Engineer

Permanent Futures Limited; Tingley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known manufacturing business based on the outskirts of Leeds is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to perform repairs and maintenance across a commercial unit. The successful candidate will have experience in joinery, plumbing, electrical work, and general facility upkeep. The role involves supporting various maintenance tasks and requires a safety-focused individual capable of independent work. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who can effectively manage their workload and respond to maintenance requests efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance or facilities engineering.
• Practical skills in joinery, mechanical repairs, and electrical work.
• Confident in diagnosing and repairing building-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine repairs and maintenance across units.
• Perform basic joinery tasks and minor plumbing works.
• Support mechanical maintenance, including servicing pumps and fans.

Skills

Basic joinery skills

Mechanical repairs

Basic electrical maintenance

Diagnostic abilities

Health & safety understanding

Job description

Futures Recruitment are working with a well known manufacturing business based on the outskirts of Leeds who are looking to appoint a Maintenance Engineer to carry out a wide range of repairs, planned maintenance, and general upkeep tasks across a commercial unit.

The ideal candidate will have experience in joinery, basic electrical work, plumbing, and general building maintenance. This is a varied and practical role requiring a flexible, safety-focused individual who can work independently and respond effectively to issues as they arise.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Carry out routine repairs and maintenance across commercial units, offices, and site facilities.
• Perform basic joinery tasks including door repairs, shelving, locks, skirting, and fixture installation.
• Undertake minor plumbing works such as fixing leaks, unblocking drains, and replacing fittings.
• Carry out painting, patching, and general fabric maintenance.
• Perform basic electrical work such as replacing sockets, lighting, switches, sensors, and small wiring repairs (within competency).
• Support mechanical maintenance including servicing pumps, fans, HVAC filters, motors, and general building systems.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks according to schedule.
• Respond quickly to maintenance requests, diagnose issues, and carry out corrective actions.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and update the CMMS where required.
• Ensure building safety systems (fire alarms, emergency lighting, exits, etc.) are regularly tested and functional.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in building maintenance, facilities engineering, or a similar hands‑on repair role.
• Practical skills in basic joinery, mechanical repairs, and basic electrical maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose and repair a wide variety of building-related issues.
• Confident working independently, prioritising tasks, and managing workload.
• Good understanding of health & safety in a facilities environment.

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