Job Description:

We are currnely looking to recruit a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (electrical Biased) based in – Leeds (LS9)

Salary: £58,000 per annum (DOE)

Shifts: Rotating Monday–Friday (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm / 10pm–6am)

A long‑established, industry‑leading packaging manufacturer in Leeds is looking for an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join their high‑performance engineering team. If you’re a skilled engineer with strong electrical expertise and experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, this role offers stability, challenge, and genuine progression.

The role
You’ll be a key engineering contact on shift, supporting production, improving machinery performance, and driving continuous improvement across the site. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll work on a wide range of automated equipment, tackling both reactive and preventative maintenance.

Day‑to‑day you will:

• Respond to breakdowns and minimise downtime

• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance

• Fault‑find across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems

• Work with PLCs to diagnose and repair issues

• Support improvement projects to boost efficiency, safety and output

• Ensure compliance with all quality, safety and hygiene standards

• Assist with installations, commissioning and equipment upgrades

What you’ll need

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

• Strong electrical bias; 17th/18th Edition desirable

• Experience in manufacturing maintenance

• Confident fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills

• Knowledge of PLCs (programming a bonus)

• Understanding of LEAN, TPM or 5S is beneficial

• A proactive, organised and team‑focused approach

• Full driving licence and own transport

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking manufacturer where your skills will make a real impact. If you’re driven, technically strong and ready for your next challenge, apply today and take the next step in your engineering career.