Maintenance Engineer – Automation & Mentorship Growth

MotionTech; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift pattern 4/4

Bonus potential

Training & development

Pension & life cover

22 days holiday

Job summary

MotionTech in Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds, is seeking a Maintenance Engineer. The role reports to the Engineering Manager and focuses on planned maintenance, diagnostics, and rapid response to breakdowns in a state-of-the-art automation environment.

You will work 4 days on / 4 off, 06:00–18:00 or 18:00–06:00, and have access to structured training, mentoring, and a supportive team culture that values engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer (or proven Electrical Engineer with transferable skills).
• ONC/HNC or NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in automation, manufacturing, or installation is highly desirable.
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and a collaborative, team-first approach.
• We value mindset and attitude as much as technical skill, if you’re eager to learn and committed to high standards, you’ll thrive here.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and ensuring all activities are recorded in our Computerised Maintenance Management System.
• Diagnosing, repairing, and servicing a wide range of advanced automated equipment.
• Responding to breakdowns, balancing proactive and reactive work to keep production flowing.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to boost performance and reduce downtime.
• Mentoring less experienced engineers and sharing knowledge across the team.
• Upholding high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proactive attitude

Education

ONC/HNC or NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Job description

MotionTech in Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds, is seeking a Maintenance Engineer. The role reports to the Engineering Manager and focuses on planned maintenance, diagnostics, and rapid response to breakdowns in a state-of-the-art automation environment.

You will work 4 days on / 4 off, 06:00–18:00 or 18:00–06:00, and have access to structured training, mentoring, and a supportive team culture that values engineering excellence.