Mechanical maintenance engineer

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title - Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location - Leeds

Salary: up to £33,000

Shift: Monday‑Friday Days + callout

Job Role

A standout opportunity has become available for a high‑performing Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a state‑of‑the‑art, fully automated manufacturing facility. With major investment recently completed, this fast‑paced site provides an first‑class environment for engineers looking to sharpen their technical expertise and build a long‑term career, including clear pathways into senior and management roles. You will be responsible for mechanical fault‑finding, breakdown response, and planned maintenance activities on production machinery, supporting continuous improvement and minimising downtime.

Sector

Factory Maintenance

Non‑Negotiable Requirements

• Mechanical maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with pre‑planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance in fast paced industrial factory.
• Must be able to weld, fabricate, work on pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Must live within 30 minutes of site due to callout.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical fault‑finding skills.
• Mechanical engineering qualification.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience stripping down machinery, changing gears, bearings, gearboxes and maintaining machinery to prevent breakdowns.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working within the UK manufacturing sector.

Benefits

• Employment with a stable and well‑established organisation.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Application Instructions

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

Recruiter Contact

For further details contact Eyleesha Bhattiat, Pioneer Selection.

Referral Scheme

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply; please see our website for further details.