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Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer

Location: Bradford
Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 (dependent on experience)
Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role
POST– Recruitment Ltd is proud to be recruiting for an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer on behalf of a rapidly expanding manufacturing business based in Bradford. Backed by significant private equity investment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of its industry.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and optimizing production equipment at the company’s 24/7 facility. Working closely with the Production Manager, you will ensure the smooth running of machinery, minimizing downtime, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

* Equipment Maintenance: Perform both electrical and mechanical servicing, repairs, and troubleshooting on a wide range of production machinery.

* Breakdown Response: Provide rapid, effective responses to breakdowns to ensure minimal disruption to operations.

* Fault Diagnosis: Identify and resolve faults using your technical expertise, ensuring all machinery is fully operational before returning to production.

* Preventative Maintenance: Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and maintain accurate service records.

* Process Improvements: Collaborate with the production team to identify and implement improvements to enhance efficiency.

* Inventory Management: Manage and source spare parts to ensure equipment reliability and minimal downtime.

* Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams, providing updates and clear communication regarding maintenance activities.

About You
We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on professional with the following skills and experience:

* Strong electrical and mechanical engineering background.

* Experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally plastics or similar industries.

* Proficiency in electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical processes.

* Knowledge of PLC programming and fault-finding.

* Familiarity with the 18th Edition Electricity at Work regulations and PUWER standards.

* Experience using maintenance systems such as PPM or Holistech.

* A formal electrical engineering qualification (minimum Level 3).

* Health & Safety knowledge with a strong commitment to compliance.

Desirable Skills

* Familiarity with PET sheet production, ancillary equipment, and granulation systems.

* Basic IT skills for logging maintenance activities and communication.

What’s in it for You?

* A competitive salary and benefits package.

* The opportunity to work with a high-growth business supported by strong private equity backing.

* A chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and innovative production environment.

How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter.

POST– Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy