At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep production running smoothly with hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance.
- Company: Join a busy manufacturing operation in Middlewich with a dynamic team.
- Benefits: Earn £15 - £17 per hour, enjoy training, and benefit from free on-site parking.
- Other info: Enjoy a 4-on / 4-off shift pattern with no night shifts.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a vital role with opportunities for growth and development.
- Qualifications: Engineering qualification or equivalent experience with strong maintenance skills.
The predicted salary is between 17 - 17 £ per hour.
Swift Temps are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing operation in Middlewich. This is a genuinely hands-on engineering role, working across both mechanical and electrical maintenance to keep production running safely and efficiently.
You'll be responsible for a mixture of planned preventative maintenance, reactive breakdown work and general engineering improvements across the site. The role would suit someone from a manufacturing, heavy industrial, concrete, aggregates, quarrying or similar environment who is confident getting stuck in and working across a variety of plant and machinery.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across the site
- Diagnose and repair both mechanical and electrical faults
- Respond to breakdowns quickly and safely to minimise production downtime
- Carry out maintenance and repairs on motors, drives, control panels and associated equipment
- Work on hydraulic and mechanical systems
- Maintain conveyors, material handling equipment and other production machinery
- Support installation, modification and commissioning of new equipment
- Carry out fault finding and basic PLC diagnostics where required
- Identify recurring faults and recommend improvements to improve reliability
- Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately
- Work closely with the production team to keep the plant operating efficiently
- Maintain high standards of Health & Safety and housekeeping at all times
What We're Looking For
- Recognised Engineering qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent experience
- Level 3 Engineering qualification or equivalent
- Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance experience
- Previous experience within manufacturing, heavy industry or a similar production environment
- Confident electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
- Experience with motors, inverter drives, control panels and mechanical systems
- Good understanding of safe working practices
- Able to work independently and take ownership of engineering issues
- Reliable and comfortable working a 4-on / 4-off, 12-hour shift pattern
- Experience with any of the following would be advantageous: Conveyors, Bucket elevators, Screw conveyors, Material handling systems, Hydraulic systems, PLC-controlled equipment, Basic PLC fault finding, Plant installation and commissioning, Concrete products, aggregates, quarrying or other heavy manufacturing environments
What's on Offer
- £15 - £17 per hour
- 4 days on / 4 days off 06:00 - 18:00 days only
- No night shifts
- Temp to perm opportunity or permanent position
- Overtime opportunities
- Training and development
- Free on-site parking
- Long-term opportunity within an established manufacturing environment
Please note: The role involves working a 4-on / 4-off, 12-hour days-only shift pattern, so candidates must be comfortable with these hours.
Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance Engineer employer: Swift Temps (North West) Ltd
At Swift Temps Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bradford that fosters safety and teamwork. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through hands-on training and development opportunities, ensuring that our Machine Shop Chargehand can thrive in their role while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. With competitive pay and benefits like free on-site parking, we provide a rewarding workplace for those seeking meaningful employment in the manufacturing sector.
Contact Details:
Swift Temps (North West) Ltd Recruitment Team
