Maintenance Technician

Search; Birstall; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Birstall is searching for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer. This secure, hands-on role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills alongside over 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Responsibilities include preventative and reactive maintenance, fault-finding on PLC machinery, and ensuring safe working practices. Offering a salary of £39,000 - £40,000 plus bonus and excellent benefits, this position supports continuous improvement within a stable team environment.

Benefits

Bonus

Excellent benefits

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of PPM, fault finding, and machine maintenance.
• Proactive, reliable, and team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Fault-find and maintain PLC / computer-controlled machinery.
• Ensure safe working practices across the site.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Fault finding

Communication

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Technician / Multi Skilled Engineer

Birstall, West Yorkshire

£39,000-£40,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Full-Time | Permanent | No Nights

The Opportunity

We're recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established, highly respected global manufacturing company based in Birstall. This is an ideal role for someone with strong electrical and mechanical skills who wants a secure, hands-on engineering position with great benefits and ongoing training.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance
• Fault-find and maintain PLC / computer-controlled machinery
• Work on pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Mechanical duties : fitting, welding, pipework, plumbing
• Support continuous improvement and engineering reliability
• Ensure safe working practices across the site

Skills & Experience Needed

• Recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship
• 5+ year\'s engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of PPM, fault finding, and machine maintenance
• Experience with PLCs, pneumatic, hydraulics, mechanical systems
• Strong communication & good understanding of Health & Safety
• Proactive, reliable, and team-focused approach
• Able to work the following rotating shifts :

• Week 1: Mon-Thurs 06:00-14:00 | Fri 06:00-12:00
• Week 2: Mon-Thurs 13:45-21:45 | Fri 11:45-17:45

About the Company

Our client is a global organisation operating in almost 70 countries, known for its strong values, investment in people, and stable long-term outlook. You'll join a supportive, inclusive environment where engineers are trusted, trained, and empowered.

Application

If you're a Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, or Multi Skilled Engineer looking for a stable role with excellent pay, great benefits, and genuine career development, apply now.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / beliefs, sexual orientation or age