Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Job description

Role: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Type: Permanent

Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: Competitive + Overtime

Shift Pattern: 3‑shift rotation (Mon–Fri) + Occasional voluntary weekends:

• 06:00–14:00
• 22:00–06:00
• 14:00–22:00

About the Role:

SRG are seeking a proactive Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a successful and growing client based near Leeds, West Yorkshire. Reporting to the Engineering Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, supporting production uptime and maintaining a safe working environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to build their skillset, with extensive training and development available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine inspections and deliver effective PPM activities
• Respond promptly to time‑critical breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Ensure all work is carried out safely, following permit-to-work, compliance and site safety procedures
• Accurately log activities, faults, and maintenance tasks, ensuring smooth shift handovers
• Collaborate closely with Operations teams and external contractors to resolve issues efficiently.

Criteria:

• Mechanical qualification
• Experience working with pumps, gearboxes, pneumatics, steam systems, filling machinery.

Available to you:

• All tools provided
• Comprehensive in‑house training and induction
• Development courses including:
• Food Safety
• IPAF
• PASMA
• Boiler Operator Course
• Confined Space Entry
• Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt)

If interested, please apply or contact Julia for more information: / 0161 667 1803

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-04-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English