MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
- wakefield, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full time
- £40 - £43 Per Annum
Job Description
Maintenance Engineer
Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £40,000 – £43,500 per annum
Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:00am – 4:00pm | Friday 7:00am – 1:00pm
Contract: Permanent | Full Time
The Opportunity
10 Recruitment are currently supporting a well‑established manufacturing business in the Wakefield area who are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a time‑served engineer who enjoys a hands‑on mechanical maintenance role within a traditional manufacturing environment.
The position offers the chance to work on a wide range of heavy mechanical equipment, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance to ensure maximum reliability and minimise downtime.
The Role
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across site machinery and equipment
- Responding to mechanical breakdowns and carrying out effective repairs
- Fault finding and diagnosing issues on heavy manufacturing equipment
- Maintaining and repairing a variety of machinery including:
- Lathes
- Milling machines
- Presses
- Workshop machinery
- Gearboxes
- Bearings
- Shafts and drive systems
The Candidate
- Previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer within a heavy manufacturing, engineering or workshop environment
- Strong mechanical fault‑finding and repair skills
- Experience maintaining traditional machinery such as lathes, presses, mills or similar equipment
- A mechanical engineering apprenticeship or time‑served background
- Good understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems
- Ability to diagnose faults and complete repairs independently
- A proactive approach to problem solving and improving equipment reliability
Electrical skills would be advantageous, particularly experience with basic fault finding on motors, drives and control systems.
Package & Benefits
- Salary between £40,000 – £43,500 per annum depending on experience
- Permanent position with a stable and established manufacturing business
- Monday to Thursday working pattern with an early finish every Friday
- Opportunity to work on a wide range of heavy mechanical equipment
- Supportive engineering environment
- Long‑term career opportunity
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a mechanically strong Maintenance Engineer who enjoys a hands‑on engineering role working on genuine mechanical equipment rather than highly automated production lines.
If you are looking for a stable position where your mechanical skills are valued and you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.
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