Mechanical/Electrical Engineer - Print Industry
Job in
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-30
Listing for:
Kairos Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-30
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Engineering -
Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Mechanical / Electrical Engineer - Print Industry
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Shift Pattern; 3 shifts Monday to Friday:
Earlies: 06:00 to 13:30 Monday to Friday
Lates: 13:24 to 21:00 Monday to Thursday, 13:24 to 20:30 Friday
Nights: 20:50 to 06:12 Monday to Friday
4 weeks alternating each week between and early & late shift then 2 weeks of nights.
The benefits package we offer is:
o 28 days annual leave increasing with service to a maximum of 34 (Inclusive of bank holidays)
o Service award every 5 years
o Profit Share Scheme
o Health care scheme / income protection scheme
o Salary sacrifice pension scheme with matched contributions up to 9%
o Life Assurance 4 x salary
o Cycle to work scheme
Company: A leading label supplier which employs approximately 19,000 people and operates 150 production facilities in 35 countries. Creating innovative label solutions for the world's largest corporations in the consumer packaging, consumer durable and healthcare markets.
Job Summary:
Responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our machinery, infrastructure and facilities. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, with a strong understanding of legislation and well rounded technical knowledge. A team player with a flexible approach and the ability to problem solve & work on there own initiative
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out routine, reactive, planned, and unplanned maintenance, diagnose & resolve faults, ensuring machinery operates safely and efficiently.
Review, identify, and implement repairs and improvements to optimise production equipment performance.
Ensure work complies with relevant legislation & breakdowns/repairs are left in a safe condition, apply multiskilled capabilities across various machines.
Involvement in projects to increase the reliability & efficiency of machinery and reduce downtime.
Investigating & solving electrical and mechanical problems.
Skills & Requirements:
NVQ 3 (or equivalent) Electrical / Mechanical engineering Qualification (Required).
Multi-skilled maintenance experience with an electrical bias (Preferable).
Previous experience in the print industry would be beneficial
Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence (Required).
Emergency first aid at work (Preferable or willing to undertake).
FLT - counterbalance & reach, Working at heights IPAF (Preferable or willing to undertake).
If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply today! Or contact Amanda @ Kairos recruitment
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