Maintenance Engineer
J2253
Posted: 16/01/2026
- £45000 + Benefits: Quarterly Bonus & More!
- Morley, Yorkshire,
- Permanent
A leading plastic manufacturing company in Leeds is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join its dynamic team with an electrical bias. This role offers a competitive salary of £45,000, complemented by a quarterly bonus based on company KPIs. While not contractual, this bonus has been consistently paid for the past decade, potentially adding around 5% to the annual salary.
Benefits:
- Life Insurance: Coverage at four times the annual salary.
- Pension: Employer contribution of 5%.
- Work-Life Balance: Panama shifts (2 days on, 2 off, 3 nights on, 3 off, rotating 6-6) provide ample time off - only work 7 days out of 14 and 2 weekends per month!
- Team Environment: Join a supportive team of four engineers, reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager.
As Maintenance Engineer you role will have the following responsibilities:
- Maintain and repair plant and equipment, including moulding and assembly machinery, to ensure production continuity.
- Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
- Assist with the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programme for hydraulics, robots, ancillary machines, and automated assemblies.
- Validate and troubleshoot new equipment, automation, and upgrades.
- Ensure the safe operation and upkeep of plant and equipment.
- Drive efficiency and improvements, collaborating with various departments and suppliers.
- Identify opportunities for new technology and automation.
- Maintain accurate records for audits, traceability, and warranty purposes as per the Quality Management System.
- Utilise software like Q-Pulse and Microsoft tools to facilitate tasks.
- Dismantle, inspect, and overhaul equipment as required.
- Develop advanced knowledge of electronics and PLC programming.
To be successful in this Maintenance Engineer role, ideally you have the following skills and experience:
- Electrical City & Guilds qualifications (NVQ Level 3).
- Proven background in preventive and reactive maintenance engineering.
- Expertise in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fault diagnosis, and TPM servicing.
- Experience with injection moulding machines, robotics, rotational assembly machines, and automotive systems is desirable but not essential
- Previous experience in fault finding using PLCs (Siemens, Omron and Mitsubishi) would be advantageous
- Strong problem-solving skills and technical knowledge.
General Requirements:
- Must possess own transport due to the location.
- Ability to work effectively, communicate with others, and be willing to work as part of a team.
This Maintenance Engineer role is ideal for a dedicated professional looking to add strength and depth to an existing team in a clean, busy, and high-pressure environment. Join a company where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
Benefits:
- Life Insurance: Coverage at four times the annual salary.
- Pension: Employer contribution of 5%.
- Work-Life Balance: Panama shifts (2 days on, 2 off, 3 nights on, 3 off, rotating 6-6) provide ample time off - only work 7 days out of 14 and 2 weekends per month!
- Team Environment: Join a supportive team of four engineers, reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager.
As Maintenance Engineer you role will have the following responsibilities:
- Maintain and repair plant and equipment, including moulding and assembly machinery, to ensure production continuity.
- Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
- Assist with the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programme for hydraulics, robots, ancillary machines, and automated assemblies.
- Validate and troubleshoot new equipment, automation, and upgrades.
- Ensure the safe operation and upkeep of plant and equipment.
- Drive efficiency and improvements, collaborating with various departments and suppliers.
- Identify opportunities for new technology and automation.
- Maintain accurate records for audits, traceability, and warranty purposes as per the Quality Management System.
- Utilise software like Q-Pulse and Microsoft tools to facilitate tasks.
- Dismantle, inspect, and overhaul equipment as required.
- Develop advanced knowledge of electronics and PLC programming.
To be successful in this Maintenance Engineer role, ideally you have the following skills and experience:
- Electrical City & Guilds qualifications (NVQ Level 3).
- Proven background in preventive and reactive maintenance engineering.
- Expertise in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fault diagnosis, and TPM servicing.
- Experience with injection moulding machines, robotics, rotational assembly machines, and automotive systems is desirable but not essential
- Previous experience in fault finding using PLCs (Siemens, Omron and Mitsubishi) would be advantageous
- Strong problem-solving skills and technical knowledge.
General Requirements:
- Must possess own transport due to the location.
- Ability to work effectively, communicate with others, and be willing to work as part of a team.
This Maintenance Engineer role is ideal for a dedicated professional looking to add strength and depth to an existing team in a clean, busy, and high-pressure environment. Join a company where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
