Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer — Wakefield
Shifts: 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights)
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £49,650 – £52,000 + Bonus + Overtime (OTE £60K–£65K)
A major manufacturer within the building products sector is expanding its engineering team at a brand-new, highly automated facility in West Yorkshire. This site represents a significant investment in modern UK manufacturing and offers a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer the opportunity to work with advanced equipment in a clean, state-of-the-art environment.
This role is ideal for a strong mechanical engineer who enjoys working on complex machinery, continuous improvement projects, and developing broader multi-skilled capability.
The Role – Mechanical Focus
As a Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
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Mechanical fault finding on production and process machinery
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Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown support
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Working on gearboxes, motors, chains, bearings, conveyors and hydraulics
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Pneumatics fault finding and repair
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Mechanical strip-downs and rebuilds
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Supporting installations and commissioning of new equipment
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Assisting with continuous improvement and reliability projects
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Working alongside electrical engineers on automation systems
There is some electrical exposure, but the core requirement is strong mechanical capability.
Outstanding Training & Development
This employer is heavily committed to developing engineers and offers genuine multi-skilling opportunities for mechanically biased individuals.
Training opportunities include:
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Electrical fault-finding upskilling
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PLC awareness and basic diagnostics training
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Inverter and drive training
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Recognised Siemens training courses
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Exposure to robotics and advanced automation
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Support toward further qualifications (including Level 3 and above)
You will be joining a manager who actively invests in people and is focused on building one of the strongest engineering teams in the sector. The emphasis is on long-term careers and progression into senior or specialist roles.
Salary & Benefits
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£49,650 – £52,000 basic salary
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£2,000 bonus
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Overtime paid at 1.5x and 2.0x (OTE £60K–£65K)
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10% employer pension contribution
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Shift allowance included
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Equivalent of 23 days holiday
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Strong long-term career prospects within a large UK group
What They’re Looking For
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Mechanical bias maintenance experience within manufacturing
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NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
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Strong mechanical fault-finding ability
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Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team
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Willingness to develop electrical knowledge over time
Why This Role Stands Out
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Brand-new automated facility
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Heavy investment in training and development
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Modern equipment and cutting-edge technology
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Stable, growing industry
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Clear long-term progression pathway
This position offers an outstanding opportunity for a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer to significantly develop skills while earning excellent money.
If you are a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer and are interested in the vacancy, please apply or contact me via email at max.carling@ata-recruitment.co.uk to discuss the role in further detail.
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