Contract Maintenance Engineer

Morgan Ryder; Chorley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in Chorley is seeking a Contract Maintenance Engineer with electrical bias. The role involves ensuring manufacturing operations run smoothly through rapid response to breakdowns, technical support, and essential maintenance. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced environment, excellent problem-solving skills, and a relevant electrical qualification. This position offers opportunities for professional development and growth in a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained electrical maintenance engineer.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLCs, Control Systems and Inverter Drives.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly respond to production breakdowns.
• Provide technical support to shift engineers and apprentices.
• Perform essential planned maintenance and repairs.
• Promote adherence to Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical expertise

Communication

Teamwork abilities

Education

Electrical/Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (HNC/HND)

Tools

PLC systems

Control Systems

Inverter Drives

Job description

Overview

Contract Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) – Chorley, Lancashire

Min 3 month FTC

Shift

Wk 1 Mon-Thurs Days (06.00 - 18.00) Fri, Sat, Sun off

Wk 2 Mon-Thurs Nights (18.00 - 06.00) 6 days off (Fri-Wed)

Wk 3 Thurs-Sat Days (06.00- 18.00) Sun off

Are you a problem-solver with a passion for keeping things running like clockwork? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with cutting-edge machinery? If so, we want to hear from you!

As Electrical Engineer you will play a critical role in ensuring manufacturing operations run smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly respond to production breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Provide technical support to shift engineers and apprentices
• Perform essential planned maintenance and repairs
• Driving continuous improvement through innovative project work
• Promote and ensure adherence to Health & Safety standards
• Collaborate with contractors and colleagues to achieve company goals

Requirements

• Apprentice trained Electrical/Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (HNC/HND)
• Experience of maintenance in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and technical expertise
• Able to attend to both mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks
• Ability to troubleshoot PLCs , Control Systems and Inverter Drives
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Your work will directly contribute to our production success and ongoing improvement initiatives. You will have the opportunity to develop new skills and take on exciting projects that drive the business forward.

Apply Today!

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as a DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.