Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

A well-established and successful manufacturer in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join their engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing business, working across a range of production machinery and equipment. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining plant reliability, reducing downtime and supporting ongoing improvements across the site.

Key Responsibilities of a Maintenance Engineer:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Fault-find on PLC and HMI-controlled machinery.
• Undertake electrical installation work, including single-phase and three-phase systems.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
• Maintain electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to improve machinery reliability and overall plant performance.
• Work closely with production teams to resolve breakdowns and maintain operational efficiency.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with current health and safety legislation.

Qualifications / Experience Required:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a relevant multi-skilled engineering discipline.
• Apprenticeship-trained or equivalent engineering experience.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good mechanical maintenance knowledge and experience.
• Experience working with PLC and HMI-controlled equipment.
• Previous maintenance experience within a manufacturing or production environment would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) would be beneficial.
• HNC/HND qualifications would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits:

• £45,000 – £47,000, depending on experience.
• 36-hour working week on rotating shifts.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, with additional entitlement after qualifying service.
• Life assurance.
• Subsidised canteen facilities.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support.
• Opportunity to join an established manufacturer offering long-term stability and job security.

If you're an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a secure, permanent opportunity within a busy manufacturing environment, apply today to find out more.

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