Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer | £54,100 Basic + £60,000+ OTE | PLC & Robotics Training |
Salary: £54,100 Basic
OTE: £60,000+
Location: Wakefield
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Continental Shifts (Days & Nights)
Are you a Maintenance Engineer looking for a long-term career with excellent training, progression, and earning potential?
We are recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a market-leading manufacturing business at its modern, highly automated production facility in Nostell With over 80 years of industry success, a strong order book, and significant investment in automation and people development, this is an excellent opportunity for engineers seeking stability and career growth.
What's On Offer?
£54,100 basic salary
OTE exceeding £60,000
10% pension contribution
Generous holiday allowance
Premium overtime rates up to double time
Performance bonus scheme
Siemens PLC training
Robotics training
Level 3 engineering qualifications and OEM-certified training
All tools and workwear provided
Clear progression opportunities into senior engineering and leadership roles
Opportunities to progress within a large UK-wide engineering group
The Role
As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving highly automated manufacturing equipment to ensure maximum uptime and production efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults
Attend equipment breakdowns and minimise downtime
Maintain conveyors, presses, robotics, automated machinery, and production equipment
Work on three-phase electrical systems and industrial controls
Support continuous improvement and reliability projects
Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and efficiently
Collaborate with a large engineering team to support operational performance
Candidate Requirements
Level 3 Engineering Qualification or above (Electrical, Mechanical, Maintenance Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar)
Experience working within manufacturing, production, FMCG, automation, industrial, or engineering environments
Strong electrical and/or mechanical fault-finding skills
Knowledge of PPM and reactive maintenance
Experience with automated machinery, conveyors, robotics, PLCs, or industrial equipment is advantageous
Positive attitude and ability to work effectively within a team environment
Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer that invests heavily in both its facilities and employees. Whether you're looking to develop PLC skills, gain robotics experience, increase your earnings through overtime, or progress into leadership, this position provides a clear pathway for career advancement.
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