MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

10 recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

10 Recruitment are supporting a Wakefield-based manufacturing business in recruiting a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer to join the engineering team.

The role covers planned and reactive maintenance of heavy machinery, fault finding, and continuous improvement on equipment such as lathes, milling machines, presses and gearboxes.

Hours are Mon-Thu 7:00am–4:00pm and Fri 7:00am–1:00pm, with a permanent, full-time contract and a strong focus on safety and reliability of plant equipment.

Qualifications

• Time-served or apprenticeship in mechanical engineering.
• Experience maintaining heavy manufacturing equipment (lathes, mills, presses).
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills across mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across site machinery.
• Respond to mechanical breakdowns and perform repairs.
• Fault finding and diagnose issues on heavy manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain and repair machinery including lathes, mills, presses and gearboxes.
• Work on hydraulic and pneumatic systems and assist with electrical fault finding.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Maintenance engineering

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Motors & drives

Troubleshooting

Education

Apprenticeship in mechanical engineering

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Presses

Gearboxes

Bearings

Drive systems

Job description

Vacancy Detail

Maintenance Engineer

Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer

• Location: Wakefield
• Salary: £40,000 - £43,500 per annum
• Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:00am - 4:00pm | Friday 7:00am - 1:00pm
• Contract: Permanent | Full Time

The Opportunity

10 Recruitment are currently supporting a well-established manufacturing business in the Wakefield area who are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served engineer who enjoys a hands-on mechanical maintenance role within a traditional manufacturing environment.

The position offers the chance to work on a wide range of heavy mechanical equipment, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance to ensure maximum reliability and minimise downtime.

The Role

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across site machinery and equipment
• Responding to mechanical breakdowns and carrying out effective repairs
• Fault finding and diagnosing issues on heavy manufacturing equipment
• Maintaining and repairing a variety of machinery including:
• Lathes
• Milling machines
• Presses
• Workshop machinery
• Gearboxes
• Bearings
• Shafts and drive systems
• Working on hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Supporting electrical fault finding, including motors, drives and control panels
• Assisting with continuous improvement projects and engineering improvements
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently

The Candidate

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer within a heavy manufacturing, engineering or workshop environment
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills
• Experience maintaining traditional machinery such as lathes, presses, mills or similar equipment
• A mechanical engineering apprenticeship or time-served background
• Good understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems
• Ability to diagnose faults and complete repairs independently
• A proactive approach to problem solving and improving equipment reliability

Electrical skills would be advantageous, particularly experience with basic fault finding on motors, drives and control systems.

Package & Benefits

• Salary between £40,000 - £43,500 per annum depending on experience
• Permanent position with a stable and established manufacturing business
• Monday to Thursday working pattern with an early finish every Friday
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of heavy mechanical equipment
• Supportive engineering environment
• Long-term career opportunity

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a mechanically strong Maintenance Engineer who enjoys a hands-on engineering role working on genuine mechanical equipment rather than highly automated production lines.

If you are looking for a stable position where your mechanical skills are valued and you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.