Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Elevation Recruitment Group are working in partnership with one of the UK’s largest and most forward-thinking recycling businesses to recruit a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer based in Wakefield.

£40,000 - £45,000

Monday to Friday day shifts

Benefits:

• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) increasing by 1 day a year over the next 5 years
• Discounts on our recycled IT and domestic appliances
• Death in service benefit – 2 x your annual salary
• Contributory pension scheme

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on mechanical equipment
• Diagnose mechanical faults and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime
• Work on a wide range of equipment including conveyors, shredders, pumps, and compactors
• Ensure safe working practices in line with company and legal standards
• Maintain accurate service and repair records
• Contribute to ongoing improvement and reliability projects within the plant

• Proven experience in a mechanical maintenance role, ideally within manufacturing, recycling, or industrial environments
• Strong working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, gearboxes, and mechanical systems
• Time-served apprenticeship or relevant mechanical engineering qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC)
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, heavy-industrial setting
• Team player with excellent communication skills

Apply now or for a confidential discussion about this Maintenance Engineer role, please contact Nicole Lloyd.