Maintenance Engineer

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a client in Manchester on a temporary‑to‑permanent basis. The company is a respected provider of specialist equipment to train manufacturers and operating companies across the UK and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Electrical and mechanical maintenance of equipment at the site, with a bias toward electrical engineering and PLC programming.
• Planned Maintenance – collaborate with the Maintenance and Test Team Leader on the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule for all key pieces of equipment.
• Work closely with the production team on continuous improvement activities across all site processes.
• Develop and lead a TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) strategy for the site, including automation of OEE and machine condition monitoring linking to Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Maintenance and repair of all site infrastructure, machines, tooling, buildings and equipment:
  • Maintain all machines and equipment, tooling, buildings and infrastructure.
  • Operate the dynamometer test cell.
• Process improvement work across the site.
• Write and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the site.
• Ensure continuity of activities with production operators and other maintenance engineers across shifts.
• Track OEE, machine utilisation and PPM schedule adherence using the online system.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar maintenance role with a proven track record in electrical maintenance.
• Experience with drives, controls, HMIs and hydraulic equipment maintenance.
• Experience in PLC programming and electrical engineering tasks.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement (TPM, OEE).
• Holding a recognised qualification, ideally at HNC level or equivalent.
• Preferably familiar with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and basic AutoCAD.
• Ability to work a day shift.

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