Junior Maintenance Engineer – Multi Skilled Pathway – Oldham

Wagstaff Recruitment; Oldham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Overtime

Pension

Life Assurance

Holidays

Job summary

Wagstaff Recruitment is assisting a global manufacturer in Oldham to recruit a Junior Maintenance Engineer for a multi-skilled pathway. The role offers a £35,000 to £40,000 salary on a 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern with initial days training and benefits including pension and life assurance.

You will develop reactive and proactive maintenance skills on a 24/7 site, aiming to minimise downtime and drive continuous improvement while building a long-term career in maintenance engineering.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in a general engineering discipline (mechanical or electrical).
• Basic fault-finding ability with a willingness to develop further.
• Motivated to work in a team environment with strong training and development support.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical systems and core engineering principles.
• A drive to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Electrical and mechanical PPM, reactive and breakdown maintenance.
• Working as part of a skilled engineering team.
• Reporting into the Maintenance Manager.
• Maintenance on fast-paced production lines in a high-volume environment.
• Supporting kaizen and continuous improvement projects.
• Assisting with machine installations.
• Extensive internal and external training and development opportunities.
• Adhering to Health & Safety procedures at all times.

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in a general engineering discipline (mechanical or electrical)

Job description

Junior Maintenance Engineer – Multi Skilled Pathway

Oldham

£35,000 to £40,000 DOE

4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern (initial training period on days)

Bonus, Overtime, Pension, Life Assurance, Holidays

A global manufacturer is looking for a Junior Maintenance Engineer to join their growing team in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. Whether you’re at the beginning of your maintenance engineering career, or you’ve completed an engineering apprenticeship and want to pivot into Multi‑Skilled Maintenance, this is a fantastic opportunity.

You’ll receive structured support to develop your reactive and proactive engineering skills on a 24/7 production site, helping to minimise downtime and contribute to continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone driven, hands‑on and eager to build a long‑term career in maintenance engineering.

Role Description

• Electrical and mechanical PPM, reactive and breakdown maintenance
• Working as part of a skilled engineering team
• Reporting into the Maintenance Manager
• Maintenance on fast‑paced production lines in a high‑volume environment
• Supporting kaizen and continuous improvement projects
• Assisting with machine installations
• Extensive internal and external training and development opportunities
• Adhering to Health & Safety procedures at all times

Skills and Qualifications

• Time‑served apprenticeship in a general engineering discipline (mechanical or electrical)
• Basic fault‑finding ability with a willingness to develop further
• Motivated to work in a team environment with strong training and development support
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical systems and core engineering principles
• A drive to work in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment

Company Information

Our client is a true market leader with a strong presence across the UK. With a secure portfolio of customers, this role offers long‑term stability and excellent development opportunities in the current economic climate.

In return for your commitment, my client offers a stable and secure career for technically motivated engineers.

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Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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.

Job Tenure: 0
Salary: £35000 – £40000 per annum
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester