Maintenance Engineer - £67,000 - Manufacturing

Maintenance Engineer - Leeds
4 on 4 off (Days & Nights) | Excellent Benefits | World-Class Manufacturer

This is actually a long term contract role, paying circa £66,000, this includes holiday allowance and pension. Company can wait for your notice i.e. 4 weeks for the right person.

We are recruiting for a 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 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 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
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression
• Opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to contribute ideas and improvements
• Supportive, friendly team environment
• Competitive package including pension, healthcare, and generous holidays

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 07799 866285 or submit your CV to simon@proactiveglobal.com 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.
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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.

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