Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer with expertise in industrial maintenance and some knowledge in electrical fault detection to become part of our engineering team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the proper functioning of mechanical and electrical systems within our factory based in Steeton, West Yorkshire.

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
Working Hours: Monday - Friday (40 hours)

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• Comprehensive induction and training
  
• Investors in People accredited employer
  
• Healthcare and pension schemes
  
• Free on-site parking & great transport links to Leeds, Bradford & Skipton
  
• Subsidised on-site canteen
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
• Gym membership discounts
  
• Company events
  
• Monthly reward scheme – Acorn Achievers
  
• Refer-a-friend bonus – earn up to £100!
  

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• Perform regular inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs on mechanical equipment including pumps, compressors, motors, conveyors, CNC, and other machinery.
  
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems to diagnose and resolve issues effectively and promptly.
  
• Collaborate with other engineering staff to identify, develop, and implement maintenance strategies and schedules for equipment.
  
• Conduct root cause analysis on mechanical failures and suggest improvements or modifications to enhance performance and reduce downtime.
  
• Utilise electrical knowledge to perform fault‑finding and repair on electrical systems, control panels, circuits, and wiring associated with machinery and equipment.
  
• Assist in the diagnosis and rectification of electrical faults on production machinery, ensuring minimal disruption to production processes.
  
• Work closely with maintenance teams to perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
  
• Work with production teams to ensure equipment is running at optimal efficiency levels, identifying and addressing any inefficiencies.
  
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and records for both mechanical and electrical work performed.
  
• Support compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations during maintenance activities.
  
• Work closely with the production team to minimise machine downtime and enhance overall plant performance.
  
• Lead or participate in equipment troubleshooting and repairs during scheduled or unscheduled downtime.
  

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• Strong troubleshooting skills
  
• Experience in a similar role would be an advantage (electrical/mechanical)
  
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering
  
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (essential)
  
• Ability to work alone
  
• Good communication with all colleagues at different levels in the company
  
• Good eye for detail and quality
  
• A degree of flexibility required should a machine breakdown
  

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• Quality of the products we make and sell and the service we provide
  
• Unity Working together as one team
  
• Integrity Acting responsibly and honestly to deliver on our promises
  
• Caring About our customers, each other and the wider community
  
• Ambition Taking Pride in all we do and striving to improve
  

We Recognise Your Efforts – Acorn Achievers: Monthly awards scheme with £100 vouchers for winners and £50 vouchers for runners‑up.

Recommend a Friend: Earn up to £100 if your referral joins Acorn.

Please, apply now if you want to be considered for this role.

Please note: this position may close early if we receive a high volume of qualified applications. To ensure ample consideration, please submit your application as soon as possible.