Maintenance Engineer - Manufacturing - Long term Contract
CV-LibraryRothwell, West YorkshirepermanentPosted: 27 March 2026
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4 on 4 off (Days & Nights) | Excellent Benefits | World-Class Manufacturer
Rate £41ph Inside IR35
We are recruiting for a Contract Maintenance Engineer to join a leading, world-class manufacturing business in Leeds. This Maintenance Engineer role is a hands-on position within a highly automated, state-of-the-art production environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Contract Maintenance Engineer who is looking to work for a company that invests heavily in its people, technology, career opportunities, and training, while maintaining a friendly and supportive team culture.
The Role
As a Contract Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of production through both reactive and planned maintenance across the site.
Key Responsibilities:
Reactive and planned maintenance across production machinery and process plant
Electrical and/or mechanical fault finding and repairs
Supporting continuous improvement and project work
Maintaining automated machinery across the site
Working with pumps, motors, gearboxes, and related equipment
Minimising downtime and maximising machine performance
What's on Offer
4 on 4 off shift pattern (days & nights)
Fully automated, modern manufacturing site
Supportive, friendly team environment
Contractors are very welcome onsite
Requirements
Engineering qualification (City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
Background in manufacturing or process environment
Mechanical or electrical bias (multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer candidates welcome)
Experience with automated production machinery
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Maintenance Engineer role is commutable from Leeds, Rothwell, Pontefract, Wakefield, Ossett, Dewsbury, Castleford, Heckmondwike, Barnsley, Normanton, Middleton Park, Great Preston, Swillington, Newsam Green, Morley, Lofthouse, Robin Hood, Methley, Woodlesford, Garforth and other parts of West Yorkshire
Application Process
If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this Maintenance Technician position or find out more details then please contact Simon on (phone number removed) or submit your CV to (url removed) or simply click apply below.
Why work with Proactive?
Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and advanced technology sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.
When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!
Operating from a network of offices, covering London, Surrey, Birmingham, Manchester and USA Proactive supply permanent and contract workforce to clients nationwide. Utilising a long track record of successful partnerships, we understand the challenges that you currently face, working alongside you to find the right role.
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
4 on 4 off (Days & Nights) | Excellent Benefits | World-Class Manufacturer
Rate £41ph Inside IR35
We are recruiting for a Contract Maintenance Engineer to join a leading, world-class manufacturing business in Leeds. This Maintenance Engineer role is a hands-on position within a highly automated, state-of-the-art production environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Contract Maintenance Engineer who is looking to work for a company that invests heavily in its people, technology, career opportunities, and training, while maintaining a friendly and supportive team culture.
The Role
As a Contract Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of production through both reactive and planned maintenance across the site.
Key Responsibilities:
Reactive and planned maintenance across production machinery and process plant
Electrical and/or mechanical fault finding and repairs
Supporting continuous improvement and project work
Maintaining automated machinery across the site
Working with pumps, motors, gearboxes, and related equipment
Minimising downtime and maximising machine performance
What's on Offer
4 on 4 off shift pattern (days & nights)
Fully automated, modern manufacturing site
Supportive, friendly team environment
Contractors are very welcome onsite
Requirements
Engineering qualification (City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
Background in manufacturing or process environment
Mechanical or electrical bias (multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer candidates welcome)
Experience with automated production machinery
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Maintenance Engineer role is commutable from Leeds, Rothwell, Pontefract, Wakefield, Ossett, Dewsbury, Castleford, Heckmondwike, Barnsley, Normanton, Middleton Park, Great Preston, Swillington, Newsam Green, Morley, Lofthouse, Robin Hood, Methley, Woodlesford, Garforth and other parts of West Yorkshire
Application Process
If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this Maintenance Technician position or find out more details then please contact Simon on (phone number removed) or submit your CV to (url removed) or simply click apply below.
Why work with Proactive?
Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and advanced technology sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.
When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!
Operating from a network of offices, covering London, Surrey, Birmingham, Manchester and USA Proactive supply permanent and contract workforce to clients nationwide. Utilising a long track record of successful partnerships, we understand the challenges that you currently face, working alongside you to find the right role.
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy