Maintenance Engineer in Bury

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Bury (Day Shift) 🔧🏭 📍 Location: Bury 💷 Salary: £41,000 – £42,700 per annum (depending on experience) ⏰ Hours: Monday–Thursday, 6:00am–4:00pm (40 hrs/week) 🔧 Role Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Hands-On A hands-on role keeping a busy manufacturing site running smoothly This is a great opportunity for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to take ownership of maintenance activities at a fast-paced production site. You’ll be responsible for PPM, breakdowns, site services, compliance, and contractor control, ensuring safe and reliable operation across all machines and facilities. The role requires strong electrical and mechanical capability, covering fault-finding on production machinery, site services, and safety systems. Ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, variety, and being the go-to person for engineering support. 🔧 What You’ll Be DoingPlanned Maintenance & Breakdown Response * Deliver the full PPM schedule for the site * Accurately log and close out maintenance tasks * React quickly and safely to mechanical and electrical breakdowns * Plan major repairs and shutdowns with minimal disruption Compliance, Safety & Site Standards * Ensure statutory inspections are completed (LOLER, pressure systems, LEV, electrical, fire safety) * Maintain guarding, interlocks, LOTO, emergency lighting, and alarms * Support safe systems of work including permits, RAMS, hot work, and working at height * Report and act on any safety concerns or machinery risks Multi-Skilled Engineering * Electrical fault finding on motors, sensors, drives, panels, and safety circuits * Mechanical fault finding, strip downs, and rebuilds * Bearings, belts, shafts, pumps, valves, pneumatics, and hydraulics * Fabrication and fitting when required * Supporting machine improvements and reliability projects Site Services & Facilities * Maintain compressed air, HVAC, lighting, extraction, and general building fabric * Highlight areas requiring repair or capital investment * Keep the site tidy, safe, and audit-ready Contractor & Supplier Management * Source and supervise contractors for specialist work * Review RAMS, issue permits, and ensure safe working practices * Manage costs for parts, spares, and external services Cost & Energy Awareness * Monitor and control maintenance spend * Identify energy and resource waste and suggest improvements ⭐ What Good Looks Like * Minimal downtime * PPM completed on time * Quick closure on statutory actions * Safe, compliant operations * Tidy, well-maintained site * Efficient use of parts and contractor resources 💡 Essential Experience ✔️ Proven multi-skilled maintenance experience in manufacturing/industrial environments ✔️ Electrical and mechanical fault-finding capability ✔️ Experience delivering PPM and reactive maintenance ✔️ Understanding of safe systems of work, permits, and RAMS ✔️ Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings ✔️ Hands-on, proactive approach ✨ Desirable Extras ⭐ Experience in coatings, textiles, laminating, or similar production environments ⭐ LEV / LOLER / pressure systems awareness ⭐ CI / Lean experience ⭐ IOSH or similar H&S qualification