Maintenance Engineer

Nicholas Associates Group; Alsager; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A large scale manufacturer in Alsager is seeking a Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their team. The role involves maintaining automated plant machinery, providing technical support, and minimizing downtime. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing maintenance and be open to training in electrical work. Competitive salary and overtime opportunities available, including a shift pattern that supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in a maintenance role within manufacturing.
• Basic electrical fault finding skills are beneficial.
• Willingness to undergo electrical training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all automated plant machinery.
• Provide technical support for projects and installations.
• Minimise production downtime.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical understanding

Technical support

Problem solving

Education

Time served apprentice trained

Job description

• Salary: £49000 - £56000 per annum + + OT = earnings of £60k and upwards
• Posted on: 29th Dec 2025
• Job Reference: JN -072025-63129_1766998821

Hours: Panama Shift (Days Only - 12 hrs): 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off

Overtime: x1.5 Mon-Sat and x2 on Sundays

Holidays: 22 shifts.

Overview

Working for a large scale manufacturer, we now require a site-based Maintenance Engineer to join the team. Both mechanical and electrical engineers considered.

Key responsibilities of the Maintenance Engineer role

• To maintain service and repair all automated plant machinery to minimise production down time.
• Provide technical support on all projects, installations and breakdowns
• PPM's

The ideal candidate / Maintenance Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually

• Time served apprentice trained or above
• Previous experience working in a maintenance focused role within a manufacturing/production environment or similar.
• An electrical understanding changing like for like parts and basic fault finding would be beneficial if you do not have electrical certifications (Electrical training can be given - the company provide electrical courses offsite)

Commutable from

Alsager, Sandbach, Crewe, Nantwich, Congleton, Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Maintenance Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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For more information on this vacancy please contact us on 01332360055.