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Posted 21 July, 2026

Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd
Pontefract, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer\n

Location: PontefractSalary: £49,000 - £52,000Shift: Panama Days & Nights

Job Role\n

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Pontefract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving site that invests heavily in its people and equipment, offering excellent training, job security and long-term career progression.

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Working a Panama days and nights shift pattern, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of manufacturing machinery, ensuring production downtime is kept to a minimum while driving continuous improvement across the site.

Sector\n

Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer\n
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  • Recognised engineering qualification
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  • Previous maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment
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  • Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills
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  • Ability to work a Panama days and nights shift pattern
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Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer\n
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  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
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  • Respond to equipment breakdowns quickly and efficiently
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  • Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults
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  • Complete maintenance records accurately
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  • Work closely with production to maximise machine uptime
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  • Contribute to continuous improvement projects
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  • Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures
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Desirable Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer\n
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  • Multi-skilled maintenance experience
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  • Experience working with conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, hydraulics or pneumatics
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  • PLC fault-finding experience
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  • Experience within an automated factory
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Benefits

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  • Salary of £49,000 - £52,000
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  • Panama days and nights shift pattern
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  • Company pension
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  • Overtime opportunities
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  • Ongoing training and development
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  • Excellent career progression
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  • Stable and secure manufacturing business
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If you are interested in this opportunity and feel you have the right skills, please click apply or contact Joe McAuliffe at Pioneer Selection Ltd for a confidential discussion.

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Pioneer Selection Ltd is a leading engineering recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of maintenance engineers