Hands-On Maintenance Technician: Electrical & Mechanical

Peaple Talent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Peaple Talent is recruiting a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Technician for a busy manufacturing site in Trafford Park, Manchester. You will maintain production plant and equipment, performing planned, predictive and reactive maintenance to maximise plant availability.

The role covers electrical and mechanical fault-finding on 3‑phase motors, control systems and PLC‑controlled machinery, with a strong focus on reliability and continuous improvement. Monday–Friday with site-specific shifts.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship with formal qualification.
• Experience in planned and reactive maintenance.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with industrial 3‑phase motors and control systems.
• Understanding of PLC‑controlled machinery and systems.
• Flexible, proactive approach and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, predictive and reactive maintenance across production plant and equipment.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and unplanned plant stoppages.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Carry out daily plant monitoring inspections and routine equipment checks.
• Maintain and record maintenance activity in the Maximo system.
• Support continuous improvement projects to improve plant reliability.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

3-phase motors

PLC control systems

Bearings & drive components

Pneumatic systems

Independent working

Maintenance record-keeping

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Peaple Talent is recruiting a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Technician for a busy manufacturing site in Trafford Park, Manchester. You will maintain production plant and equipment, performing planned, predictive and reactive maintenance to maximise plant availability.

The role covers electrical and mechanical fault-finding on 3‑phase motors, control systems and PLC‑controlled machinery, with a strong focus on reliability and continuous improvement. Monday–Friday with site-specific shifts.