Shift Maintenance Engineer
Sector: Food Manufacturing / FMCG
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Salary: Depending on experience, plus overtime
Hours: Panama shift pattern, rotating days and nights (7am-7pm / 7pm-7am)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Are you a Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to work with brand-new machinery in a modern, highly automated manufacturing environment?
Mach Recruitment is recruiting for an established food manufacturer that has recently opened a purpose-built production facility in the Oldham area. With significant investment in new equipment, modern engineering facilities and ongoing expansion, this is an opportunity to develop your technical skills, work on new production lines and be part of a business that invests in its engineers.
About the Role
You'll join the engineering team responsible for maintaining and improving equipment reliability across a busy, 24/7 manufacturing operation.
The role offers a mixture of reactive maintenance, fault finding, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and supporting new machinery as production capacity increases.
You'll work with a range of equipment, including industrial mixers, cooking systems, depositors, automated packaging lines and spiral freezers.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on manufacturing equipment.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
- Support the installation and introduction of new production machinery.
- Investigate recurring breakdowns and implement practical improvements.
- Work closely with production teams to improve equipment performance and reliability.
- Maintain accurate engineering records and follow site safety procedures.
What We’re Looking For
We're interested in speaking with mechanically biased, electrically biased and multi-skilled Maintenance Engineers.
You'll need:
- A recognised Level 3 engineering qualification and completed engineering apprenticeship, or an equivalent time-served background.
- Practical experience in industrial maintenance, fault finding and breakdown repairs.
- Experience maintaining production or manufacturing machinery.
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a busy manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts.
Candidates holding an HNC or HND in Engineering will also be considered.
Previous experience in food manufacturing, FMCG or automated production would be beneficial, although engineers from other relevant manufacturing sectors are welcome to apply.
Benefits / Package
- Overtime opportunities.
- 22 days' annual leave, with the option to purchase up to five additional days.
- Optional healthcare cover.
- Employee retail and restaurant discounts.
- Company pension scheme.
- Ongoing technical training and career development opportunities.
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Shift Maintenance Engineer in Oldham employer: Mach Recruitment Ltd
Join a thriving food manufacturing business that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a competitive salary and professional development opportunities. With a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation, you'll have the chance to lead impactful procurement strategies while enjoying the benefits of hybrid working and a car allowance. This role not only allows you to make significant contributions to the company's success but also fosters a dynamic environment where your expertise in procurement can truly shine.
