Electrical Maintenance Engineer – 4‑Day Week (No Weekends)
£44,000 + Excellent Benefits | Pontefract (commutable from Leeds, Wakefield, Doncaster, Castleford)
Finlay Beverages Ltd is part of the global Finlays group, a world leader in tea, coffee and botanical solutions. We supply some of the biggest beverage brands worldwide and are proud of our people‑centred culture, long‑term vision and commitment to continuous improvement.
As an Engineering Technician, you will support and deliver site projects, from planning through to execution and handover. This includes equipment upgrades, process improvements, reliability enhancements, and H&S and Quality initiatives .
You will play a key role in identifying recurring issues and driving continuous improvement using structured problem-solving techniques. The focus is on reducing downtime, improving performance, and delivering sustainable results.
We’re looking for someone proactive, hands-on and motivated to challenge the status quo and make a real impact on site performance
Why Join Us?
* £44,000 salary
* 4‑day week → every other week = 4 days off long weekend
* No weekend working
* Up to 12% employer pension
* 8x life assurance
* 20 days holiday + 7 bank holidays
* Wellbeing benefits, discounts & cashback
* Staff shop, recognition awards
* Training, development and progression
Shift Pattern – 4‑Day Week (No Weekends)
Rotating Mon–Thu / Tue–Fri
Shifts include 6am–4pm, 5am–3pm, 2pm–12am
Every other week = 4 days off
What You’ll Need
* ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
* Experience in high‑speed manufacturing
* Strong electrical fault‑finding & diagnostics skills
* Experience with motors, drives, sensors, panels
* Positive, solutions‑focused, team‑oriented mindset
Bonus: PLC familiarity (Siemens/Allen Bradley), packaging automation experience.
What It’s Like Here
Supportive team, hands‑on induction, people‑centred culture, and a strong focus on quality, improvement and working together. We welcome all applicants and can provide adjustments throughout the process.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re an electrical engineer looking for a better work–life balance and a role where you can grow — we’d love to hear from you.
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