Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Ledston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Leeds, West Yorkshire. You will join a small, supportive engineering team and work Monday to Friday days, with a salary of £30,000–£33,000 depending on experience.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on specialist glass processing machinery, diagnose faults, repair equipment, and help keep high-temperature furnaces and milling systems running safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical maintenance experience.
• Live within 30 minutes of site (callout requirement).
• Experience in heavy process or industrial manufacturing environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across glass processing machinery.
• Diagnose breakdowns, repair equipment, and ensure safe, efficient operation.
• Participate in a callout rota with very low frequency.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical awareness

Job description

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title – Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location – Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary – £30,000 – £33,000
Shift – Monday to Friday (Days)

Job Role of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a specialist manufacturing business operating within a unique and highly technical production environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to build strong hands‑on experience within a small, supportive engineering team.

Working as part of the maintenance team, you will be responsible for carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance across specialist glass processing machinery. The role involves diagnosing breakdowns, repairing equipment, and ensuring all machinery is operating safely and efficiently.

The process involves high‑temperature furnaces, milling systems, and automated crushing and bagging equipment, offering exposure to a wide variety of mechanical systems.

Once fully trained, you will also be included in a callout rota (very minimal callouts historically), providing additional responsibility and development.

Sector – Factory Maintenance

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Mechanical experience
• Must live within 30 minutes of site (callout requirement)

Desirable Requirements for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Experience within heavy process or industrial manufacturing environments
• Basic understanding of electrical systems (advantageous but not essential)
• Experience working within small engineering teams

The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:

• Working for a stable and specialist manufacturing business
• Monday to Friday days role (excellent work‑life balance)
• Very low callout frequency with time off in lieu
• Increasing holiday allowance up to 35 days with service
• Hands‑on engineering role with strong skill development opportunities
• Long‑term progression opportunities within the business