Job Description Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Salary: £50,000 basic + shift allowance + overtime, with potential earnings of approximately £67,500 Type: Permanent, full-time Shifts: Daytime or nighttime shifts available Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a well-paid, site-based role with varied machinery, regular overtime and a choice of shift patterns? Our client is an established manufacturing business with a substantial production facility in Bredbury. Due to continued investment in its engineering function, it is recruiting Maintenance Engineers to support the reliability, safety and performance of its manufacturing equipment. These positions offer a varied workload across mechanical and electrical maintenance, combining planned servicing, reactive fault-finding and improvement projects. You will work on a broad range of production machinery rather than being limited to one particular process or type of equipment. Available Shift Patterns Daytime and nighttime shift options are available on the following patterns: Rotating daytime shifts ~Monday to Friday ~ Rotating on a weekly basis Fixed night shift ~Monday to Thursday ~ Working as part of the site maintenance team, your responsibilities will include: Completing planned preventative maintenance to agreed schedules Responding to equipment breakdowns and restoring machinery with minimal disruption to production Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults and carrying out effective repairs Maintaining equipment such as CNC machinery, conveyors and automated production systems Supporting the maintenance and fault-finding of PLC-controlled equipment and robotics Identifying recurring faults and recommending longer-term improvements Contributing to engineering projects and machinery upgrades Helping to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and overall performance Recording completed maintenance work and providing clear handovers Providing practical engineering support to production colleagues when required Previous maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment A recognised mechanical, electrical or multi-skilled engineering apprenticeship Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability A proactive and methodical approach to repairs and maintenance Good awareness of engineering health and safety requirements The flexibility to support both planned work and urgent breakdown activity Experience of maintaining CNC machinery would be particularly relevant. Knowledge of PLCs, automation systems, robotics, motors, drives, clutches or shaft alignment would also be beneficial. An HNC, HND or equivalent engineering qualification would be advantageous but is not essential. This is an opportunity to join a stable manufacturing operation offering strong earning potential and a varied engineering workload. Additional shift allowance ~ Regular overtime opportunities ~ A choice of rotating daytime shifts or fixed nights ~ Fridays off for the permanent night-shift pattern ~ A single, Stockport-based manufacturing site ~ Exposure to a wide range of mechanical, electrical and automated equipment ~ Opportunities to contribute to engineering projects and continuous improvement work The roles would suit candidates currently working as a Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.
Shift Engineer / Maintenance Engineer in Stockport employer: Grassroots Recruitment Limited
As a leading employer in the security project management sector, our company offers a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and development. With a competitive salary and benefits package, including a company car and travel expenses, we prioritise employee well-being and satisfaction. The unique opportunity to work initially in Rotterdam and then across the UK allows for diverse experiences and the chance to engage with a variety of clients, making this role both meaningful and rewarding.
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Grassroots Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
