Maintenance Engineer - £65,000 - Manufacturing

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Maintenance Engineer - Leeds (Southern part, great road links)

  • Excellent Salary to £65,000 (you will be recognised as a Senior Engineer onsite)
  • Company invests in their staff with extra courses (PLC courses, Electrical conversion, Welding)
  • Company big on promoting from within with opportunities to progress to leadership, Continuous Improvement roles, Days only roles, Projects.
  • Award winning Manufacturer
  • 12 hour shifts Days & Nights

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join an established, world-class manufacturing company in Leeds. Working at a modern site with a high level of automation, this role offers the chance to tackle a broad range of engineering challenges and work on sophisticated production equipment.

The business is committed to developing its engineering team, investing in modern technology, employee training and long-term career progression. You will be joining a friendly, supportive environment where engineers are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute to improving site performance.

The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining the reliability and efficiency of production equipment across the site. The position combines planned preventative maintenance with hands-on fault diagnosis and breakdown repairs, giving you the opportunity to work across a varied range of machinery and engineering systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Completing PPM schedules and carrying out reactive maintenance to keep production equipment operating efficiently
  • Investigating machinery faults and carrying out effective electrical and/or mechanical repairs
  • Working on complex automated production lines and process equipment
  • Maintaining and repairing pumps, motors, gearboxes and other mechanical components
  • Responding to breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing lasting solutions
  • Contributing to engineering projects, equipment upgrades and continuous improvement activities
  • Looking for ways to improve machinery reliability, reduce downtime and increase production efficiency

What's on Offer

  • Excellent salary
  • 4 on 4 off shift rotation, working days and nights
  • Opportunity to work with advanced automation and complex production machinery
  • Investment in your technical skills through ongoing training and development
  • Long-term career opportunities within a leading manufacturing business
  • Involvement in projects and initiatives to improve equipment performance
  • A welcoming engineering team with a supportive working culture
  • Attractive benefits package, including pension, healthcare and generous annual leave

Requirements

  • Recognised engineering qualification, such as City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent qualification
  • Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer within manufacturing, production or a process-based environment
  • Electrical or mechanical engineering and multi-skilled Maintenance EngineersPractical experience maintaining and fault-finding on automated machinery
  • Confident diagnosing technical problems and carrying out effective repairs
  • A proactive approach to maintenance, with a focus on equipment reliability and minimising production disruption

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 07799 866285 or submit your CV to [email protected] or simply click apply below.

Maintenance Engineer role is commutable from Leeds, Rothwell, Pontefract, Wakefield, Ossett, Dewsbury, Castleford, Heckmondwike, Barnsley, Normanton, Middleton Park, Great Preston, Swillington, Newsam Green, Morley, Lofthouse, Robin Hood, Methley, Woodlesford, Garforth and other parts of West Yorkshire

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and advanced technology sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.
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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.

£60,000.00 - £65,000.00
Per annum
GBP60000 - GBP65000 per annum
Added 09/10/2026
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Maintenance Engineer - £65,000 - Manufacturing

Rothwell, England, United Kingdom Permanent Automation, Maintenance

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