Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) in WF10, Castleford, City and Borough of Wakefield

We are looking for a motivated, Maintenance Engineer (mechanical bias), ideally with some electrical knowledge, to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of production machinery and facilities. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance, fault-finding, and supporting continuous improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities:

- Carry out routine and reactive maintenance across machinery and facilities

- Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults

- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards

- Contribute to process improvement and machinery efficiency initiatives

- Maintain excellent housekeeping and workshop standards

- Support shift handovers and provide guidance to operational staff

Skills & Requirements:

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

- Multi-skilled maintenance experience, ideally with electrical knowledge

- Experience in a manufacturing, printing, or production environment

- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

- Knowledge of safe systems of work (permits, risk assessments, method statements)

- Excellent communication skills, flexible and proactive approach

- Microsoft Office competency

- Driving license desirable; FLT & IPAF certification advantageous

Benefits:- Training and career development opportunities- Shift work allowance- Supportive, quality-focused work environment