Job Description

Were recruiting a hands-on Senior Maintenance Engineer / Manager (Electrical) to lead and improve site maintenance at a well-established manufacturing business in Leeds!

This role isideal for a hands-on maintenance leader who thrives both on the tools and in team management. You will oversee all maintenance activities across the site, ensuring machinery reliability, managing preventative maintenance schedules, and maintaining high safety and operational standards.

This is a Full-Time, Permanent role offering long-term stability, strong earning potential, and the opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving site operations.

What youll be doing

• Lead and support the site maintenance team, allocating daily tasks and monitoring performance
• Carry out hands-on maintenance and fault finding across manufacturing machinery and site equipment
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance programmes to ensure machinery reliability
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency
• Manage external contractors and ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with site procedures
• Ensure LOLER inspections, electrical systems, and site equipment remain compliant and well maintained
• Maintain maintenance records, spare parts inventory, and support continuous improvement across the site

Hours

Flexible day shifts, Monday-Friday either 6am3pm or 7am4pm

Pay

£50,000 - £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Attendance bonuses (up to £1000)

Skills/Experience Required

Essential

• 18th Edition Electrical qualification
• Proven experience in a maintenance leadership or supervisory role
• Strong hands-on maintenance experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience
• Ability to manage maintenance planning and preventative maintenance programmes
• Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Experience managing subcontractors and external service providers
• Knowledge of LOLER regulations and lifting equipment maintenance
• Mechanical engineering qualifications

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Attendance bonus up to £1,000
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Free on-site parking
• Day shifts with consistent hours
• Stable, long-term role within a well-established manufacturing business
• Opportunity to lead and shape the site maintenance function

Essential

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK (sponsorship not provided).

Must be commutable to Leeds.

What to do next

If youre interested in this role, please apply and we will be in touch! xbpsjku

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