Role: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Pontefract Area
Shifts: Continental (days and nights)
Salary: £45,000

We're recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-performing and well-invested manufacturing site based in the Pontefract area.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a stable, forward-thinking business that values its engineering team and provides long-term progression opportunities.

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining, fault finding, and improving mechanical systems across fast-paced production lines. Working on a continental shift pattern, you'll provide critical engineering support on both days and nights, helping to ensure minimal downtime and optimal machine performance.

Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

* Carrying out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on production equipment

* Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults to minimise downtime

* Supporting breakdown response and root cause analysis

* Working closely with other engineers and production teams to ensure smooth operations

* Complying with health & safety, food safety, and site engineering standards

Key Requirements:

* Time-served or qualified Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent)

* Previous experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment

* Strong mechanical fault-finding and hands-on repair skills

* Comfortable working on a continental shift pattern (days & nights)

* Proactive and team-oriented with a solution-driven mindset

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference and be part of a well-established engineering team—this is it.

Apply now to be considered for this Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role in Pontefract area