Job Description
Elevation Recruitment Group are working in partnership with one of the UK’s largest and most forward-thinking recycling businesses to recruit a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer based in Wakefield.
£40,000 - £45,000
Monday to Friday day shiftsBenefits:
* 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) increasing by 1 day a year over the next 5 years
* Discounts on our recycled IT and domestic appliances
* Death in service benefit – 2 x your annual salary
* Contributory pension scheme
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on mechanical equipment
* Diagnose mechanical faults and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime
* Work on a wide range of equipment including conveyors, shredders, pumps, and compactors
* Ensure safe working practices in line with company and legal standards
* Maintain accurate service and repair records
* Contribute to ongoing improvement and reliability projects within the plant
Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience in a mechanical maintenance role, ideally within manufacturing, recycling, or industrial environments
* Strong working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, gearboxes, and mechanical systems
* Time-served apprenticeship or relevant mechanical engineering qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC)
* Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, heavy-industrial setting
* Team player with excellent communication skills
Apply now or for a confidential discussion about this Maintenance Engineer role, please contact Nicole Lloyd.