Maintenance Engineer (Industrial Manufacturing)
Manchester
Mon–Fri 4-Day Week (Week days/Week nights – 40 hrs a week average)
This is an opportunity to join a recognised manufacturing company with a strong reputation for engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Operating within a high-volume production environment, the business specialises in producing precision-engineered components for a diverse international customer base.
Responsibilities – Maintenance Engineer
As a key member of the maintenance team, you’ll play a crucial role in driving equipment reliability and manufacturing performance. Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance across site
- Diagnosing faults on both mechanical and electrical systems, including motors and drives
- Responding to breakdowns quickly to maximise uptime and minimise disruption
- Carrying out repairs and inspections on hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to increase OEE and productivity
- Working closely with production teams to coordinate maintenance schedules
- Recording all maintenance activities within the CMMS system
- Ensuring all work is completed in line with health & safety standards
- Supporting wider team activities, including holiday and absence cover
Experience & Qualifications – Maintenance Engineer
- Time-served, multi-skilled engineering background (mechanical bias preferred)
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical and electrical systems
- Experience working within a manufacturing or heavy engineering environment
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems (PPM/TPM)
- Understanding of hydraulics and industrial systems
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail
Desirable (not essential):
- Experience with CNC machinery
- Exposure to lean manufacturing tools (5S, TPM, continuous improvement)
Benefits – Maintenance Engineer
- Equivalent to 6 weeks holiday
- Discretionary monthly bonus
- Death in service insurance
- Pension: 4% employee / 4% employer
- Overtime paid at x1.5
- Excellent work-life balance with a 4-day working week
Ideal background / Previous roles may include:
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer, Reliability Engineer
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