Maintenance Engineer
CV-LibraryWakefieldpermanentPosted: 28 July 2026
Apply NowMechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer
📍 Location: Wakefield
💷 Salary: £40,000 – £43,500 per annum
🕒 Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:00am – 4:00pm | Friday 7:00am – 1:00pm
📄 Contract: Permanent | Full Time
The Opportunity
10 Recruitment are currently supporting a well-established manufacturing business in the Wakefield area who are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served engineer who enjoys a hands-on mechanical maintenance role within a traditional manufacturing environment.
The position offers the chance to work on a wide range of heavy mechanical equipment, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance to ensure maximum reliability and minimise downtime.
The Role
As a Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across site machinery and equipment
Responding to mechanical breakdowns and carrying out effective repairs
Fault finding and diagnosing issues on heavy manufacturing equipment
Maintaining and repairing a variety of machinery including:
Lathes
Milling machines
Presses
Workshop machinery
Gearboxes
Bearings
Shafts and drive systems
Working on hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Supporting electrical fault finding, including motors, drives and control panels
Assisting with continuous improvement projects and engineering improvements
Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer within a heavy manufacturing, engineering or workshop environment
Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills
Experience maintaining traditional machinery such as lathes, presses, mills or similar equipment
A mechanical engineering apprenticeship or time-served background
Good understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems
Ability to diagnose faults and complete repairs independently
A proactive approach to problem solving and improving equipment reliabilityElectrical skills would be advantageous, particularly experience with basic fault finding on motors, drives and control systems.
Package & Benefits
Salary between £40,000 – £43,500 per annum depending on experience
Permanent position with a stable and established manufacturing business
Monday to Thursday working pattern with an early finish every Friday
Opportunity to work on a wide range of heavy mechanical equipment
Supportive engineering environment
Long-term career opportunity
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a mechanically strong Maintenance Engineer who enjoys a hands-on engineering role working on genuine mechanical equipment rather than highly automated production lines.
If you are looking for a stable position where your mechanical skills are valued and you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact 10 Recruitment for more information
📍 Location: Wakefield
💷 Salary: £40,000 – £43,500 per annum
🕒 Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:00am – 4:00pm | Friday 7:00am – 1:00pm
📄 Contract: Permanent | Full Time
The Opportunity
10 Recruitment are currently supporting a well-established manufacturing business in the Wakefield area who are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served engineer who enjoys a hands-on mechanical maintenance role within a traditional manufacturing environment.
The position offers the chance to work on a wide range of heavy mechanical equipment, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance to ensure maximum reliability and minimise downtime.
The Role
As a Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across site machinery and equipment
Responding to mechanical breakdowns and carrying out effective repairs
Fault finding and diagnosing issues on heavy manufacturing equipment
Maintaining and repairing a variety of machinery including:
Lathes
Milling machines
Presses
Workshop machinery
Gearboxes
Bearings
Shafts and drive systems
Working on hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Supporting electrical fault finding, including motors, drives and control panels
Assisting with continuous improvement projects and engineering improvements
Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer within a heavy manufacturing, engineering or workshop environment
Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills
Experience maintaining traditional machinery such as lathes, presses, mills or similar equipment
A mechanical engineering apprenticeship or time-served background
Good understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems
Ability to diagnose faults and complete repairs independently
A proactive approach to problem solving and improving equipment reliabilityElectrical skills would be advantageous, particularly experience with basic fault finding on motors, drives and control systems.
Package & Benefits
Salary between £40,000 – £43,500 per annum depending on experience
Permanent position with a stable and established manufacturing business
Monday to Thursday working pattern with an early finish every Friday
Opportunity to work on a wide range of heavy mechanical equipment
Supportive engineering environment
Long-term career opportunity
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a mechanically strong Maintenance Engineer who enjoys a hands-on engineering role working on genuine mechanical equipment rather than highly automated production lines.
If you are looking for a stable position where your mechanical skills are valued and you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact 10 Recruitment for more information