Mechanical Engineer

OA; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Leeds. This temporary to permanent role requires skilled individuals to perform repairs and maintenance using workshop tools and machinery. Along with robust health and safety awareness, candidates should be flexible and able to work independently post-training. A competitive hourly rate is offered alongside various benefits.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Free flu jabs

Private GP service

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience with fork trucks, plant, and recycling machinery.
• Proficiency with workshop tools (drills, saws, milling machines).
• Welding and fabrication skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform general metalwork repairs and utilize workshop equipment.
• Support engineering department with mechanical and electrical expertise.

Skills

Flexible approach

Health and safety awareness

Tools

Workshop tools

Power tools

Job description

Leeds Studio 3, Photon House, Percy Street Leeds SG1 2QB

Mechanical Engineer

Position: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Temporary to Permanent)

Location: Leeds

Salary: £20-21 per hour

Application Deadline: 2025-08-03

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support their engineering department. The role involves:

• General metalwork repairs and use of workshop equipment
• Electrical and mechanical experience

Skills and Experience

• Experience with fork trucks, plant, and recycling machinery
• Proficiency with workshop tools such as drills, saws, guillotines, milling machines, lathes
• Flexible approach and ability to work unsupervised after training
• Knowledge of power tools (plasma, drills, saws); welding and fabrication skills are a plus
• Good health and safety awareness

Benefits

• Additional leave, bereavement leave
• Company pension, cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Free flu jabs, parking, private GP service, health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance and on-site parking

If interested, please apply with your most recent CV.

For inquiries, contact Claire Kitchener at [e-mail] or 01707 377088.

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