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Maintenance Engineer
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Manchester
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GBP 56,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player in the food manufacturing sector is seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves conducting both pre-planned and reactive maintenance on high-volume production equipment, ensuring smooth operations in a fully automated facility. With a strong emphasis on electrical and mechanical disciplines, you'll have the opportunity to work with advanced technologies and contribute to continuous improvement projects. The company values its employees, offering competitive benefits, including a rising holiday allowance and pension contributions. If you're looking for a rewarding career in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in fault finding on PLC systems and production equipment.
- Time-served engineer with electrical bias preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
- Participate in installations and continuous improvement projects.
Skills
Education
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Job description
Maintenance Engineer
Manchester (M40 area)
£55,817 + pension + sick pay + rising holiday allowance
4 on 4 off (4 days, 4 off, 4 nights, 4 off)
Join a major UK food manufacturer that produces over 1.5 million loaves of bread per week at their fully automated, high-volume facility in Manchester. With continuous investment in cutting-edge equipment, they’re looking for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to support their operations across both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
- Conducting pre-planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment
- Taking part in installations, continuous improvement projects and occasional upgrades
- Fault finding and diagnostics on mechanical, electrical and PLC-based systems
Process & Packaging: Ovens, provers, weighing systems, robotics, pick & place, baggers, coders, metal detectors, labellers
PLC: Allen Bradley (must be able to fault-find, use HMI screens, and connect via laptop)
- Time-served engineer, ideally with an electrical bias (60/40 mechanical also considered)
- Confident working in fast-paced, highly automated environments
- Proactive and team-focused with a can-do attitude
Opportunities for Team Leader roles for the right candidate.
20 days shift holiday (increases annually), plus guaranteed Christmas Day off.
Pension contributions & company sick pay.
Structured interview process including site tour and skills test.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving manufacturer with a strong reputation in the industry and a commitment to developing its people.
Apply now to be considered for interview slots this week!
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