Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer
13 days ago
Leeds
Major Recruitment have an exciting and rare opportunity available for an experienced Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established, long-standing packaging manufacturer based in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled engineer with a strong electrical bias and proven experience within a manufacturing environment.\n\nAbout Our Client\n\nOur client is a highly respected UK manufacturer, operating from modern, state-of-the-art modern facilities. They specialise in delivering innovative, high-quality flexible packaging solutions, including printed packaging, bags, pouches, films, and laminated products for major UK and European brands across food, home, and consumer goods sectors. With a strong heritage and continued investment in technology and people, they remain at the forefront of their industry.\n\nWhat's in it for you\n\nSalary: £40,000 - £46,500 (Depdendent on experience)\nShifts: Rotating (Mon-Fri: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am)\nImmediate start available for the right candidate\nOn-site canteen facilities\nCompany pension scheme\nCycle to Work scheme\nHealth and wellbeing programme\nGenuine opportunity for progression\nCompany sick pay\nStaff store discounts \n\nAbout the Role\n\nOur client is seeking a skilled electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join their fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on, technically engaging role where you'll act as a key engineering contact on shift, driving machinery performance, supporting production, and championing continuous improvement across the site.\n\nYou'll ideally be multi-skilled, with exposure to PLCs and automated systems, and thrive in a preventative maintenance environment. Working alongside an experienced engineering team, you'll play a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and enhancing operational efficiency.\n\nMaintenance Engineer - Day-to-Day Duties\n\nProviding reactive maintenance support to the production operation.\nAssessment, identification, modification and performance of preventive maintenance, scheduled maintenance, modifications, or failures / breakdowns on production and packaging machines / lines, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical.\nEngineering corrective actions to support the Production Line Manager in ensuring that safe product is produced in line with legislation and Quality standards.\nActively identify and implement plans to eliminate unnecessary losses such as cost, waste, and inefficiencies.\nUndertaking fault finding, problem solving and planned and preventative maintenance on plant and equipment to maximise equipment reliability and performance.\nEnsuring compliance with quality and safety standards and controls to ensure all work is carried out correctly and safely.\nIdentify and recommend opportunities for improvements to promote Health & Safety and/or operational efficiency and effectiveness.\nAttend and resolve breakdowns, to ensure minimum down time.\nContinuous improvement of equipment, improving safety, efficiency, changeovers and minimising downtime.\nUndertaking improvements projects to increase machine efficiencies and output.\nReporting on potential breakdowns, maintenance issues, equipment performance, and plant data.\nInstall and commission new equipment when required.\nWorking with PLC's to fault find and repair production equipment.\nCarry out checks and inspection of plant, machinery, and equipment, maximise machine utilisation, decrease cycle times.\nWork closely with the production team.\nGain a wide, in-depth knowledge of the current production facility, equipment and processes.\nResponsibility for the implementation and execution of the factory asset maintenance programme and aimed to eliminate unplanned stops and optimise maintenance cost.\nCarry out proactive and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems on the companies state of the art production lines in a number of different areas of the business. \n\nHealth, Safety & Compliance\n\nAdhere to and promote safe working practices\nIdentify and report hazards to maintain a safe environment\nAccurately report incidents, near-misses, and maintenance issues\nMaintain high standards of hygiene and housekeeping \n\nSkills & Experience\n\nEducated to a minimum NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering time served apprenticeship.\n17thor 18th edition wiring regulations is desirable\nWill have knowledge in electrical or mechanical maintenance, within a manufacturing industry.\nHave excellent fault-finding and repair skills.\nDemonstrate strong mechanical comprehension\nHave working knowledge of PLC fault-finding and repair, any programming skills would be of great interest.\nExperience of modern manufacturing techniques such as 5S, LEAN and TPM would be ideal.\nAn analytical mind-set coupled with strong interpersonal and communication skills.\nBe familiar with working to planned and preventative maintenance schedules in a continuous improvement environment.\nBe keen to learn and develop your skills further with a great work ethic and can-do attitude.\nDriving licence and own transport. \n\nPersonal Attributes\n\nProactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently\nStrong communication skills across all levels of the business\nWell-organised with the ability to prioritise workload effectively\nTeam-oriented with a collaborative mindset\nCommitted to continuous learning and development \n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business offering stability, technical challenge, and the chance to make a real impact on operational performance.\n\nWhy Join?\n\nThis is your chance to join a company that values its people, supports career progression, and invests in high standards and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to bring your skills to a dynamic production environment, this is the role for you.\n\nHow to Apply\n\nSound like the perfect fit? We'd love to see your CV. Please send us your up-to-date CV highlighting your relevant experience. If you're shortlisted, we'll be in touch within 2 working days.\n\nINDMG