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Favourable shift pattern – 4 day working week and no weekends!

Bring your expertise, passion, and dedication as a Maintenance Engineer (electrical bias) to a leading manufacturer based near Pontefract.

Join a well-established team within a fast paced business that truly values its people. This is a great opportunity for an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer who is looking for career development and long term progression within a dynamic organisation!

What’s On Offer:

  • Basic salary of £39,000 per annum
  • 4 day working week – no weekends!
  • Overtime available at X1.5
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Supportive, team-oriented culture
  • Opportunities for professional growth

The Job

As Maintenance Engineer you will play a vital role in a dedicated team, maintaining and enhancing cutting-edge production systems while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

  • Troubleshoot and enhance automated processes and packaging machinery, identifying long-term, cost-effective solutions to prevent recurring issues.
  • Build strong relationships with Engineers and Management, providing technical advice, breakdown assistance, and improvement recommendations.
  • Develop and implement maintenance plans to minimize downtime and maximize equipment efficiency.
  • Assist in assessing skills, identifying training needs, and mentoring apprentices and Technical Operators.
  • Lead the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensuring smooth transitions and skill transfer to relevant teams.
  • Promote adherence to health and safety policies, championing best practices across the department.
  • Collaborate with the Engineering Manager on projects that enhance performance, meet specifications, and are delivered on time and within budget.

What You’ll Need

  • Electrical engineering qualification
  • Experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a high-speed manufacturing / production environment
  • Understanding of the 17th Edition/Electricity at Work Regulations
  • Expertise in programming PLCs would be advantageous
  • Strong communication and relationship building skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with others
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Computer literate – MS Office

JS Recruitment UK Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. As soon as a decision has been reached, we will contact shortlisted applicants. If you are shortlisted, JS Recruitment UK Ltd will collect your personal data (which may include sensitive personal data). JS Recruitment UK Ltd will process your personal data for the purposes of providing you with work-finding services and/or information relating to roles relevant to you. We will only use your personal data in accordance with the terms included in the privacy notice which can be viewed on our website.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to notify unsuccessful applicants.
 
JS Recruitment is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

KEYWORDS: Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer


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