Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Major European Company, great place to work, friendly site with exciting new phase of development ahead.

Our client is a leading name in several fields of manufacturing, with a major European and UK presence spanning numerous operational plants. As part of the continued growth of the business they are presently seeking a Maintenance Technician with Mechanical bias to provide engineering support for their operation in Manchester.

Provide the on-site engineering maintenance cover required to meet the needs of an expanding business. A time-served engineer able to carry out fault finding and repairs to a range of manufacturing equipment. Strong oral and written communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills essential as well as a broad knowledge of all aspects of engineering and site facilities.

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• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on all production equipment (PPM).
  
• Diagnose and rectify issues promptly to minimise downtime and enhance productivity.
  
• Uphold compliance with safety regulations and champion a culture of safety on site.
  
• Help plan maintenance schedules and update the CMMS system accurately, including CI activities/repairs/upgrades and modifications.
  
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to co‑ordinate maintenance schedules and optimise equipment efficiency.
  
• Conduct routine inspection to identify potential problems and implement pro‑active measures to enhance equipment reliability.
  
• Form part of project teams when required.
  
• Good fault diagnosis skills and the ability to rectify breakdowns on production machinery and site facilities.
  
• Have a good understanding of the different types of drawings.
  
• Suggest improvements and carry out associated modifications as small projects (continuous improvement).
  
• Handover shift meeting at end of shift.
  

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• Good level of written and spoken English.
  
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
  
• Time served apprenticed trained (mechanical, electrical or multi‑skilled).
  
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment.
  
• Confident to respond positively when under pressure and meet deadlines.
  
• Teamworking skills to work co‑operatively and liaise with departments.
  
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
  
• An awareness of Health and Safety Legislation.
  

If you are an ambitious / experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a great role in the Oldham / Rochdale / Middleton area then look no further, we are hiring this role urgently, Send your application in now and we will be in touch within 24 hours to discuss the role and our client in further detail.