Maintenance Engineer

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Salary: £44,000 - £50,000

Shift: Days and Nights

I’m working with a well‑established and growing manufacturer that is looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to strengthen its engineering team.

You will be responsible for carrying out both mechanical and electrical maintenance across a range of production machinery, including fault finding, breakdown repairs, and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to ensure equipment runs safely and efficiently. You’ll also be involved in continuous improvement projects, machinery upgrades, and installations, helping to improve reliability and minimise downtime.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that continues to invest in its people and facilities, offering long‑term job security, ongoing training, and a supportive team environment.

• Previous maintenance engineering experience.
• Mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills.
• Experience with PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Manufacturing or production environment experience.

• Manufacturing or production background
• Good understanding of health & safety.
• Fault‑Finding experience
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• PLC fault‑finding experience.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience with CMMS maintenance systems.
• 17th/18th Edition or electrical qualifications.

• Working for a recognised market‑leading business.
• Excellent benefits package including pension, onsite parking.
• Sick Pay
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• Private Medical Insurance