Job Description
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
Job Title – Mechanical Maintenance EngineerLocation – Leeds, West YorkshireSalary – £30,000 – £33,000Shift – Monday to Friday (Days)
Job Role of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a specialist manufacturing business operating within a unique and highly technical production environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to build strong hands-on experience within a small, supportive engineering team.
Working as part of the maintenance team, you will be responsible for carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance across specialist glass processing machinery. The role involves diagnosing breakdowns, repairing equipment, and ensuring all machinery is operating safely and efficiently.
The process involves high-temperature furnaces, milling systems, and automated crushing and bagging equipment, offering exposure to a wide variety of mechanical systems.
Once fully trained, you will also be included in a callout rota (very minimal callouts historically), providing additional responsibility and development.
Sector – Factory Maintenance
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
* Mechanical experience
* Must live within 30 minutes of site (callout requirement)
Desirable Requirements for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
* Experience within heavy process or industrial manufacturing environments
* Basic understanding of electrical systems (advantageous but not essential)
* Experience working within small engineering teams
The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:
* Working for a stable and specialist manufacturing business
* Monday to Friday days role (excellent work-life balance)
* Very low callout frequency with time off in lieu
* Increasing holiday allowance up to 35 days with service
* Hands-on engineering role with strong skill development opportunities
* Long-term progression opportunities within the business