At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep machinery running smoothly and support engineering projects in a busy manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a well-established manufacturing business in Littleborough with a strong engineering team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company pension, free on-site parking, and a stable work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving machine performance and reducing downtime.
- Qualifications: Apprentice trained in engineering with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
- Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
- Type: Permanent, Days‑based role
Our client is a well‑established manufacturing business based in Littleborough.
We are looking to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team on a permanent basis.
This hands‑on engineering role supports production through planned maintenance, breakdown response and continuous improvement activity across a busy manufacturing environment.
The successful candidate will keep machinery running efficiently, reduce downtime and support engineering projects across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine servicing and inspection of production machinery, mechanical systems and site equipment.
- Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities to reduce breakdowns and unplanned downtime.
- Respond to reactive mechanical breakdowns and carry out fault‑finding and repairs.
- Conduct essential legislative testing of mechanical equipment and systems.
- Support production by ensuring machinery operates safely and efficiently.
- Identify and maintain essential engineering stock items at appropriate working levels.
- Assist in identifying process improvements to reduce downtime and improve machine performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
- Assist the Group Engineering Manager with engineering projects, developments and site improvements.
- Liaise with external contractors where required.
- Work safely in line with company Health & Safety procedures and site standards.
- Support maintenance activity during shutdowns, overtime periods and call‑out cover where required.
Essential Requirements
- Apprentice trained in a relevant engineering discipline to Level3 minimum.
- Minimum3 years’ experience within a similar Mechanical Maintenance / Engineering role.
- Strong mechanical maintenance, fault‑finding and repair skills.
- Experience working on manufacturing machinery within a production environment.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
- Good understanding of planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support.
- Flexible approach to overtime, shutdown working and call‑out cover.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong awareness of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for occasional travel between locations.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working within the textiles industry or on textile manufacturing machinery.
- Experience supporting machinery improvements and engineering projects.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement activity and downtime reduction initiatives.
- Experience working with preventative maintenance systems.
- Personal Attributes
- Practical and hands‑on approach.
- Proactive and reliable.
- Good team player with a flexible attitude.
- Strong problem‑solving ability.
- Organised and self‑motivated.
- Keen to contribute to continuous improvement and business performance.
Package & Benefits
- Permanent, full‑time position.
- Company pension.
- Free on‑site parking.
- Opportunity to join a well‑established manufacturing business.
- Varied maintenance role with involvement in breakdowns, planned maintenance and projects.
- Long‑term opportunity within a stable engineering team.
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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Littleborough employer: 10 Recruitment Ltd
10 Recruitment Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises craftsmanship and employee satisfaction. With modern facilities and the unique benefit of early finishes every Friday, employees can enjoy a balanced work-life while pursuing long-term career growth in a stable environment. Join us in Little Bradley, where your skills will be valued and nurtured.
