Maintenance Engineer

Bristol Industrial; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plastic manufacturing company in Leeds is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias. The role involves maintaining and repairing plant machinery, diagnosing faults, and contributing to the Total Productive Maintenance program. Candidates should have Electrical City & Guilds qualifications and experience in preventive maintenance. This company offers a competitive salary of £45,000 with a quarterly bonus, excellent work-life balance, and supportive team environment.

Benefits

Life Insurance: Coverage at four times the annual salary

Pension: Employer contribution of 5%

Work-Life Balance: Panama shifts

Team Environment: Supportive team of engineers

Qualifications

• Must possess own transport due to the location.
• Strong problem-solving skills and technical knowledge.
• Proven background in preventive and reactive maintenance engineering.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant and equipment to ensure production continuity.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Assist with the Total Productive Maintenance programme.
• Validate and troubleshoot new equipment and upgrades.
• Drive efficiency and collaborate with various departments.

Skills

Electrical fault diagnosis

Preventive maintenance

Problem solving

Experience with PLCs

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

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 to join its dynamic team 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) provide ample time off – only work 7 days out of 14 and 2 weekends per month!
• Team Environment: Join a 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 & Experience:

• 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.

This Maintenance Engineer role is ideal for a dedicated professional looking to add strength and depth to an existing team in a clean, busy, and high‑pressure environment. Join a company where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.