Vacancy Detail
Location: Leeds
Salary: £40,000 – £41,500 per year
Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:00 – 16:00 | Friday 06:30 – 15:00 (may fluctuate)
Contract: Permanent
The Role
We are seeking a Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer (70% Mech / 30% Elec) to join an established manufacturing business in Leeds. This is a hands‑on heavy mechanical role working across both workshop and production machinery. The successful candidate will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, with a strong focus on mechanical plant, conveyors, presses and traditional workshop equipment, rather than highly automated FMCG lines.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across all plant and workshop equipment.
* Respond efficiently to mechanical breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
* Fault‑find, repair and maintain heavy mechanical equipment.
* Maintain and repair conveyors, presses, mixers, gearboxes, shafts, bearings and drive systems.
* Work on hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including troubleshooting rams, actuators and valves.
* Conduct basic electrical fault finding, including motors, drives and control panels.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and small engineering projects.
* Assist in installation, alignment and calibration of mechanical plant.
* Ensure all maintenance work complies with health and safety standards.
* Work independently and as part of a small engineering team to support production objectives.
Minimum Requirements
* Mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer with experience in heavy manufacturing or workshop environments.
* Strong mechanical fault‑finding skills.
* Basic electrical knowledge (motors, drives and control panels).
* Apprentice training or time‑served preferred.
* Able to work independently and as part of a small team.
* Good understanding of health and safety practices.
Package & Benefits
* Competitive salary: £40,000 – £41,500 per year.
* Permanent, full‑time position.
* Stable, well‑established business environment.
* Supportive engineering team.
* Flexible working hours with early finish on Friday.
Posted on 12/03/2026
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