Mechanical and Electrical Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Site Facilities Maintenance Technician with a strong Mechanical and Electrical (M and E) background to join a global leader in FMCG manufacturing. Based at a major production facility in Trafford Park, Manchester, this 12‑month contract offers the opportunity to work within a fast‑paced, high‑volume manufacturing environment.

Pay Rate: £22.18 per hour (CIS). Hours: 40 hours per week. Contract Type: 12‑month temporary contract. Location: Trafford Park, Manchester. Industry: FMCG Manufacturing.

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• Integrated Maintenance: Execute both mechanical and electrical planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs to ensure zero downtime on critical production and facility plant.
  
• Mechanical Systems: Inspect and repair pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, and pneumatic systems essential to the manufacturing process.
  
• Electrical Infrastructure: Perform fault‑finding, motor maintenance, and electrical installations, ensuring all work complies with current regulations.
  
• Emergency Response: Act as a first responder to site engineering emergencies, troubleshooting complex M and E issues to maintain service level agreements.
  
• Compliance and Documentation: Maintain accurate site logs and sign off completed tasks via CAFM systems to ensure full statutory compliance.
  
• Safety and Standards: Adhere to strict FMCG hygiene and safety protocols, including RAMS and Permit to Work systems.
  

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• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent, such as City and Guilds) in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
  
• Proven dual‑skilled experience (Multi‑Skilled) with the ability to work confidently across both trades.
  

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• Industrial Background: Previous experience working within a manufacturing, warehouse, or FMCG environment is highly desirable.
  
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in reading technical drawings, electrical fault‑finding, and mechanical assembly.
  
• Professionalism: A team player with a can‑do attitude, able to work well under pressure and meet tight production deadlines.
  

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.