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Posted 05 August, 2026

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Elevation Recruitment Group
Pontefract, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Elevation Recruitment Group are recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) to join one of our Manufacturing clients in the Pontefract area.Electrical Maintenance Engineer – ManufacturingLocation: Pontefract\n

Hours: Four on, Four off Shifts – 6am-6pm/6pm-6am

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Salary: £45,798.48

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Benefits:

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  • Overtime paid at 1.5 times and then double time on a Sunday
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  • Pension
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  • Yearly pay rise
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  • Shares scheme
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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdowns across a wide range of automated machinery
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  • Use CMMS to log and complete all maintenance tasks
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  • Troubleshoot and fault find on mechanical systems
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  • Assist in mechanical plant upgrades
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  • Prioritise workloads and breakdowns within the shift team to minimise downtime
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  • Maintain safe working practices in line with company SHE standards and procedures
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  • Provide sickness and holiday cover for the team when required
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  • Support continuous improvement projects and engineering developments on site
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  • Use of SCADA and HMI to determine process condition(s) and to aid in fault finding
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What We’re Looking For:

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  • NVQ/ONC Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Maintenance as a minimum
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  • Proven experience in an Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role within manufacturing/automated environments
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  • The ability to read to a high level of understanding PIDs and mechanical schematics including pneumatics and hydraulics.
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This role is commutable from:Wakefield, Castleford, Barnsley, Leeds, Doncaster, Huddersfield, York, Harrogate

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Suited candidates previously hold roles such as:Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Automation Engineer, Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Mechanic, Robotics EngineerApply now or to discuss this Electrical Maintenance Engineer role, please contact Eleanor Crummey.