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Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias

H-Seventeen
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF9 3LH, England

Salary

£42,000 - £43,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias position offers a salary range of £42,000 - £43,000 with a pay review scheduled for April.
  • Candidates should possess a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering and relevant experience.
  • This role involves ensuring efficient machinery operation, diagnosing faults, and maintaining compliance with food safety regulations.
  • The position requires strong electrical skills, experience with various machinery, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing food production business with career progression and stability.

Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias

  • Shift: 4 on 4 off | Early morning - Afternoon. No rotation - same shifts.
  • Hours: 42.5 per week
  • £42,000 - £43,000 + Pay Review in April

We are recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing food production business that has recently received private investment, making this an exciting time to join. With expansion plans, career progression opportunities, and a full pay review in April, this is the perfect role for a skilled Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias looking for stability and growth.

Why Join This Business?

  • Strong investment backing - A company on the rise with new opportunities.
  • Food production sector - A fast-paced, dynamic industry with job security.
  • Full pay review in April - Potential for an increased salary in just a few months.
  • Career progression - Be part of a business investing in its people and future.
  • Competitive salary & benefits - £42,000 - £43,000 per annum.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Keeping production running - Preventative maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and ensuring machinery is operating efficiently.
  • Diagnosing and fixing faults - Quickly identifying and repairing issues to minimise downtime.
  • Ensuring food safety & compliance - Adhering to health & safety and food hygiene regulations.
  • Optimising machine performance - Monitoring and improving machine reliability, quality, and efficiency.
  • Working collaboratively - Liaising with production, technical, hygiene, and management teams.

What You’ll Need:

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Time-served apprentice or equivalent in mechanical/electrical engineering.
  • NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC in electrical or mechanical engineering.
  • 17th / 18th Edition Electrical certification.

Skills & Knowledge:

  • Strong electrical bias with mechanical experience.
  • Ability to read electrical drawings and understand electrical regulations.
  • Experience with:
    • Packaging machines, grinders, mincers, hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
    • High-speed labelling machines and inverters.
  • TIG welding experience is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
  • Computer literacy for reporting and diagnostics.
  • Own tools (toolbox provided).

Who We’re Looking For:

  • Proactive and solution-focused - Able to think fast and fix problems effectively.
  • Hands-on team player - Works well with others to keep production running smoothly.
  • Self-motivated and adaptable - Thrives in a fast-moving food production environment.

With exciting growth, private investment, and a pay review in April, now is the perfect time to join this business.

If you are interested please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

Thank you.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.