Maintenance Engineer - electrical or mechanical bias (double day shift)

Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Shipley
Salary/Rate:£42,016 including shift allowance
Job Category:Maintenance
Job ref:6688
Post Date:15.07.26
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Jess Heywood
Jess Heywood
Director & Specialist Recruiter

About the Role

Based in Shipley, our client is a globally recognised, market-leading manufacturer with a strong heritage in the design and production of high-performance heat exchange solutions. They operate as part of a multi-billion-dollar international group with a commitment to engineering excellence, innovation, and sustainable manufacturing. 


The Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to join a well-established maintenance team. You will play a key role in keeping manufacturing operations running smoothly by carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and continuous improvement activities across a range of production machinery and equipment.

Working closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and wider production teams, you will help drive reliability, reduce downtime, and contribute to a safe and efficient working environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Respond promptly to breakdowns and unexpected equipment issues, minimising impact on production
  • Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on manufacturing machinery
  • Schedule machine downtime with production teams to carry out modifications and repairs
  • Source, order, and track spare parts, ensuring timely fitment upon delivery
  • Analyse equipment history and breakdowns, taking appropriate corrective action
  • Create and maintain technical manuals, drawings, and maintenance records
  • Support departmental KPIs including MTBF and MTTR targets
  • Review and process work orders, equipment drawings, schematics, and calibration records
  • Attend team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives


What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Recognised engineering apprenticeship (time-served)
  • Minimum ONC or City & Guilds Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)
  • At least 2 years' experience within a maintenance department in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with AC, DC & Servo drives
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Competent in the use of machine tools
  • Good communication, organisational, and time management skills

Desirable:

  • PLC fault-finding experience with Allen Bradley and/or Mitsubishi systems


Working Hours

Rotating double day shift:

Week 1 - earlies:
6am – 2pm Monday - Thursday
6am – 11am Friday

Week 2 - lates:
2pm – 10pm Monday – Thursday
11am – 4pm Friday


Salary & Benefits

  • £40,000 salary plus £2,016 shift allowance
  • Stakeholder pension scheme with 10% employee contribution
  • Life assurance (x4 annual salary)
  • Health Insurance
  • Free on-site parking
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Discounts across hundreds of UK retailers
  • Employee Assistance Programme (mental, physical & financial wellbeing support)


Interested?

Contact Jess at Cubed Talent for more information or apply online with your full CV.

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