Maintenance Engineer

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 & 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, control panels). Apprenticeship trained or time-served preferred. Able to work independently and as part of a small team. Good understanding of health & safety practices. Package & Benefits Competitive salary: £40,000 – £41,500 Permanent, full-time position Stable, well-established business environment Supportive engineering team Flexible working hours (with early finish on Friday)