Maintenance Engineer

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. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-18