Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Location: Leeds Salary: £47,000 per year Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Shifts) Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter based in Leeds and looking for a shift-based role in a fast-paced industrial environment? We’re working with a leading manufacturing business who are looking to add a skilled Shift Mechanical Fitter to their team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a reactive and preventative maintenance environment and enjoys working with a wide variety of equipment and systems. Key Responsibilities: * Respond to breakdowns as the first point of contact, working alongside the shift electrician * Use Pemac CMMS to receive and log jobs, allocate spares, and record histories * Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections * Fault-find and repair rotating equipment including pumps, gearboxes, pulpers, fans, refiners etc. * Install and align new mechanical components and assemblies * Carry out light machining tasks (lathe, mill, pillar drill) and basic welding/fabrication * Maintain and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, and steam plant systems * Assist with writing risk assessments and ensuring safety protocols are followed * Participate in shift rotation, including cover shift every 5th cycle What You’ll Need: * Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship * At least 5 years’ experience in an industrial setting * Strong mechanical fault-finding skills * Confident with CMMS systems and general IT literacy * Knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques * A proactive, self-motivated attitude and the flexibility to work shifts * Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute to a close-knit team What’s on Offer: * £47,000 annual salary * Permanent role with a structured 4-shift pattern (plus 1 in 5 cover shift) * Diverse, hands-on work across a large-scale production site * Additional training provided – including FLT, cherry picker & more * Opportunity to work on critical assets across mechanical and fluid power systems Apply now to join a respected employer with a strong track record of investing in their people