At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain plant reliability through electrical and mechanical maintenance.
- Company: Established chemical manufacturing business in Tameside.
- Benefits: Up to £45,000 salary, flexible shifts, and strong overtime potential.
- Other info: Long-term stability and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact on production uptime.
- Qualifications: Electrically biased with strong fault-finding skills and engineering qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 43000 - 43000 £ per year.
A well-established chemical manufacturing business is seeking an electrically biased Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team in Tameside. This is a permanent opportunity offering stability, a strong salary package, and a flexible mon-fri shift pattern with strong overtime earning potential.
The Role
Working on a rotating 3-shift pattern (06:00-14:00, 07:00-15:00, 14:00-22:00), you will be responsible for maintaining plant reliability through a combination of preventative and reactive maintenance. You'll play a key role in ensuring production uptime while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Electrical and mechanical maintenance across all plant machinery
- Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown response
- Fault-finding on electrical and mechanical systems
- Identifying and implementing continuous improvements to enhance performance and reliability
- Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and within required timeframes
- Supporting production teams to minimise downtime
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records
- Providing guidance and mentorship to on-site apprentices
Requirements
- Electrically biased Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
- Recognised engineering qualification (apprentice trained preferred)
- Strong electrical fault-finding skills, supported by mechanical knowledge
- Experience within a manufacturing or process environment (chemical advantageous)
- Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
- Flexible and adaptable approach to workload
What's on Offer
- Salary: upto £45,000
- Rotating 3-shift pattern (no nights requirement)
- Long-term, stable employment within a well-established manufacturer
- Opportunity to work in a supportive engineering team with scope to influence improvements
If you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity, apply today. Referral incentives are also available for successful placements.
Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Mon-Fri Double Days) employer: Robert Walters
Join a well-established chemical manufacturing business in Tameside, where you will find a supportive work culture that values employee growth and development. With a competitive salary package, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to influence continuous improvement initiatives, this role offers not just stability but also a chance to make a meaningful impact within a dedicated engineering team. Enjoy the benefits of long-term employment while contributing to a safe and efficient production environment.
