Maintenance Engineer in Manchester

Maintenance Engineer in Manchester

Manchester Full-Time 40000 - 47000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Distinct Consultancy

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Diagnose faults and maintain production machinery in a dynamic industrial environment.
  • Company: Leading manufacturing business with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime pay, 25 days leave, private healthcare, and career progression.
  • Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for overtime and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Join a hands-on role where your skills will directly impact production efficiency.
  • Qualifications: Experience in electrical maintenance and a willingness to support mechanical tasks.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 47000 £ per year.

£40,000-£47,000 + overtime + 25 Days Annual Leave + Leading Business + Private Healthcare + Career Progression!

Hours: 37 hours per week | 3-shift rotating pattern (flexible working scheme) | Lots of overtime.

The Opportunity - Maintenance Engineer

I am recruiting for a couple of Maintenance Engineers to join the site maintenance team at our Trafford Park manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on role supporting a busy heavy industrial environment, where your ability to diagnose faults quickly, restore production, and drive reliability will be key. While the role is primarily electrical, you'll also be expected to confidently support mechanical-based maintenance activities alongside the wider engineering team.

Key Responsibilities - Maintenance Engineer

  • Providing responsive breakdown support to keep production running safely and efficiently
  • Carrying out electrical fault finding, repair, and diagnostic work on production machinery
  • Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and documenting work completed
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability and uptime
  • Working safely in line with site Health & Safety standards, risk assessments and permits to work
  • Assisting with mechanical maintenance tasks when required (e.g., bearings, belts, guards, alignment)
  • Liaising with production teams and external contractors as necessary

Maintenance Engineer in Manchester employer: Distinct Consultancy

Join a leading engineering business based in Leeds, where you will enjoy a dynamic field-based role as a Field Service Pipefitter/Coded TIG Welder. With a focus on work-life balance, our 36-hour week, excellent pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities ensure that you can grow your career while delivering high-quality hydraulic systems across the UK. Experience a supportive work culture that values your skills and fosters professional development in a stable and expanding environment.

Distinct Consultancy

Contact Details:

Distinct Consultancy Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Maintenance Engineer in Manchester

Electrical Fault Finding
Diagnostic Skills
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Mechanical Maintenance
Health & Safety Compliance
Continuous Improvement
Breakdown Support