Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer – Electrically Biased Preferred
£42,500 per annum | Huddersfield | Monday–Friday Days | Overtime Paid | Permanent Role
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a long-established and respected metal processing business in Huddersfield, known for providing specialist heat treatment services to a wide range of industries. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team.
This is a days-based permanent position, offering a competitive salary and overtime paid at enhanced rates. You’ll work on a wide variety of heavy industrial equipment, including furnaces, crushers, and other production machinery, in a dynamic and safety-conscious environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs on a range of plant and machinery.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical faults across heavy-duty equipment.
- Work on high-temperature processing machinery such as industrial furnaces, alongside crushers, conveyors, and general factory equipment.
- Support machinery installations, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work reports via the company’s system.
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety legislation and site protocols.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
Requirements:
- Recognised engineering qualification (e.g. Apprenticeship, HNC) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience working in a manufacturing or heavy engineering environment.
- Electrical bias preferred (17th or 18th Edition desirable), but must also be comfortable working with mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
- Familiar with interpreting engineering diagrams and technical manuals.
Hours of Work:
- Monday to Friday – Day shift (40 hours per week)
- Overtime available and paid at an enhanced rate
Benefits:
- £42,500 per annum
- Paid overtime
- Company pension scheme
- Permanent, full-time position
- Supportive working environment with long-term prospects
Interested?
If you're a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a new opportunity in Huddersfield, apply now or contact us today for more information.
Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
