Salary: £58,000 per annum (DOE)
Shifts: Rotating Monday–Friday (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm / 10pm–6am)
A long‑established, industry‑leading packaging manufacturer in Leeds is looking for an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join their high‑performance engineering team. If you’re a skilled engineer with strong electrical expertise and experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, this role offers stability, challenge, and genuine progression.
The role
You’ll be a key engineering contact on shift, supporting production, improving machinery performance, and driving continuous improvement across the site. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll work on a wide range of automated equipment, tackling both reactive and preventative maintenance.
Day‑to‑day you will:
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Respond to breakdowns and minimise downtime
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Carry out planned and preventative maintenance
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Fault‑find across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
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Work with PLCs to diagnose and repair issues
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Support improvement projects to boost efficiency, safety and output
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Ensure compliance with all quality, safety and hygiene standards
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Assist with installations, commissioning and equipment upgrades
What you’ll need
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NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
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Strong electrical bias; 17th/18th Edition desirable
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Experience in manufacturing maintenance
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Confident fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
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Knowledge of PLCs (programming a bonus)
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Understanding of LEAN, TPM or 5S is beneficial
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A proactive, organised and team‑focused approach
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Full driving licence and own transport
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking manufacturer where your skills will make a real impact. If you’re driven, technically strong and ready for your next challenge, apply today and take the next step in your engineering career
Salary description
£58000.00 - £58000.00 per year