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 skilled Maintenance Engineer the opportunity to work with advanced equipment in a clean, state-of-the-art environment.

What truly sets this role apart is the exceptional level of training, development, and long-term progression available for any ambitious Maintenance Engineer.

Outstanding Training & Development

This employer is heavily committed to developing engineers — whether you are already multi-skilled or looking to broaden your expertise as a Maintenance Engineer.

Training opportunities include:

Formal PLC training
Inverter and drive training
Recognised Siemens training courses
Electrical upskilling for mechanically biased engineers
Mechanical-to-electrical conversion pathways
Exposure to robotics and advanced automation
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, making this an ideal move for a career-driven Maintenance Engineer.

Salary & Benefits

£49,650 - £52,000 basic salary
£2,000 bonus
Overtime paid at 1.5x and 2.0x (OTE £60K-£65K)
10% employer pension contribution
Shift allowance included
Equivalent of 23 days holiday
Strong long-term career prospects within a large UK group

What They're Looking For

Maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment
NVQ level 3 in engineering
Strong fault-finding ability
Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Why This Role Stands Out

Brand-new automated facility
Heavy investment in training and development
Modern equipment and cutting-edge technology
Stable, growing industry
This position offers an outstanding opportunity for a motivated Maintenance Engineer to significantly develop skills while earning excellent money.

If you are a maintenance engineer and are interested in the vacancy, then please apply or contact me via email (url removed) to discuss the role in further detail

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