Maintenance Engineer - Contract- FMCG Manufacturing

Proactive; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Leeds. The role involves hands-on maintenance of machinery, requiring a solid engineering background and a proactive approach to fault detection and repairs. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification in mechanical or electrical field.
• Good knowledge of automated systems and production machinery.
• Experience in a manufacturing background.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on production machinery.
• Fault find and repair machinery across the site.
• Work on project-related improvements for machinery efficiency.

Skills

Fault finding

Reactive maintenance

Planned maintenance

Efficiency improvement

Working with pumps, motors, gearboxes

Education

City & Guilds level 2

NVQ level 3

Formal engineering qualification

Job description

Maintenance Engineer Leeds Yorkshire needed for hands on role in production/ factory - must come from a process or manufacturing background needed for a world class manufacturer that has an impeccable reputation and high standards however still hasn't lost its friendly culture and strong teamwork ethic. The company invest heavily in their staff and sites with world leading technology/ machinery and training.

Maintenance Engineer Leeds will be 4 on 4 off days/ nights

6 months minimum contract, likely to be 12-18 months+

Circa 38ph umbrella on contract

Maintenance Engineer duties;

• Reactive and planned maintenance of production machinery across the whole site and process plant
• Working on project related work to improve machinery and efficiency in a busy environment
• Fault find on machinery and repair
• Used to working with pumps, motors, gearboxes, etc.
• Keep downtime to minimum
  
  

Requirements For Maintenance Engineer

• A formal engineering (mechanical or electrical) qualification to at least City & Guilds level 2, NVQ level 3 or equivalent with corresponding practical experience.
• Good working knowledge of automated systems/ production machinery
• From a manufacturing background
• Mechanical or Electrical proven experience
  
  

Maintenance Engineer role is commutable from Leeds, Rothwell, Middleton Park, Great Preston, Swillington, Newsam Green, Morley, Lofthouse, Robin Hood, Methley, Woodlesford, Garforth and other parts of West Yorkshire

Application Process

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this Maintenance Technician position or find out more details then please contact Simon on (phone number removed) or submit your CV to (url removed) or simply click apply below.

Proactive (about Us)

Specialising in FMCG Manufacturing, with an additional growing presence across pharmaceutical, injection moulding and household care. Proactive's FMCG division is broken into four niche and specialist teams; Engineering, Operations (Technical, Production) and Senior Appointments.

Operating from a network of offices, covering London, Surrey, Birmingham, Manchester and USA Proactive supply permanent and contract workforce to clients nationwide. Utilising a long track record of successful partnerships, we understand the challenges that you currently face, working alongside you to find the right role.

I will endeavour to contact all applicants however if you do not hear from me within two weeks then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.