At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform maintenance on high-tech machinery and enhance production efficiency.
- Company: Leading UK manufacturer with a focus on innovation and technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, healthcare, and pension plans.
- Other info: Opportunities for training and career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and tackle exciting engineering challenges every day.
- Qualifications: Mechanical maintenance experience and a proactive attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 44000 £ per year.
A well-established UK manufacturer is looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (mechanically biased) to join their flagship Heywood facility. You'll be working with modern, high-spec production machinery in a site that's continually investing in new technology, automation, and engineering capability.
Role Overview
- Carry out both planned and reactive maintenance to maximise OEE, minimise downtime, and enhance equipment reliability.
- Diagnose and repair a wide range of mechanical faults, while supporting electrical maintenance activities when required.
- Work closely with engineering colleagues, production teams, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintain exceptional health & safety standards and promote safe working practices.
- Identify improvement opportunities and support the implementation of process enhancements.
- Contribute to ongoing engineering and improvement projects.
Skills & Experience Required
- Time-served Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with multi-skilled capabilities.
- Experience within Food, FMCG, Packaging, Manufacturing, or similar fast-paced industrial environments is highly desirable.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding skills across conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, motors, pneumatics, and associated production equipment.
- Basic electrical fault-finding and maintenance experience is advantageous.
- Comfortable working in a busy, high-demand setting.
- Strong team player with a proactive attitude toward learning and development.
- Capable of working independently when required.
- Open to internal training and upskilling opportunities.
About the Company
This organisation is a recognised leader in its sector, with a strong national footprint and a growing customer base. They offer long-term stability and a secure career path for engineers who are motivated by technical challenges and continuous improvement. If you're looking for a reliable, progressive employer and a role that supports your professional growth, click the apply link to submit your application.
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