Maintenance Engineer

Vacancy – Maintenance Engineer

Location – Elland

Hours – Continental Shift (4 on / 4 off) – 12-hour rotating days and nights

Salary – up to £38,000

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and motivated Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join a busy manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced maintenance engineer or a recently qualified apprentice looking to develop their career within a fast-paced production environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining production equipment, reducing downtime and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the site operates safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across manufacturing equipment.
Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
Complete maintenance records and close work orders using the site's maintenance management system (CMMS).
Assist with machinery upgrades, modifications and continuous improvement projects.
Support the installation, commissioning and testing of new equipment.
Conduct routine inspections and statutory compliance checks.
Ensure all work is completed in line with company health and safety procedures.
Work collaboratively with the wider engineering team to achieve production and maintenance targets.
Carry out work within automated production and warehouse areas, including tasks at height following appropriate training and safe working procedures.
Skills & Experience

Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or production environment.
Multi-skilled with strong electrical fault-finding skills and a good mechanical understanding.
Experience carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance.
Knowledge of CMMS or similar maintenance management software.
Ability to work independently and as part of a shift engineering team.
Good problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to maintenance.
Qualifications

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Apprentice trained or equivalent engineering qualification.
17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations would be advantageous.
Previous experience within plastics manufacturing is desirable but not essential.
Shift Pattern

Continental shift rotation (4 on / 4 off).
12-hour shifts covering both days and nights.
Flexibility to work the required shift pattern is essential.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and shift allowance.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
A modern manufacturing environment with investment in equipment and technology.
Career progression within a growing engineering team.
A supportive workplace focused on safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.
Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy