Maintenance Engineer

10 Recruitment Ltd; Bury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Bury seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a hands-on role focusing on keeping the production site running smoothly. The successful candidate will be responsible for planned maintenance, breakdown response, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Essential experience includes a strong mechanical maintenance background, fault-finding skills, and the ability to deliver reactive maintenance. This is a permanent, full-time position offering competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical maintenance background in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Experience in delivering PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Understanding of safe systems of work, permits, and RAMS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure compliance and safety standards.
• Deliver full PPM schedule and respond to breakdowns.
• Source and supervise contractors for specialized work.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

PPM and reactive maintenance

Proactive approach

Ability to interpret mechanical drawings

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Bury (Day Shift) 🔧🏭

📍 Location : Bury

💷 Salary : Competitive, depending on experience

⏰ Hours : Monday–Thursday, 6 : 00am–4 : 00pm (40 hrs / week)

🔧 Role Type : Permanent | Full-Time | Hands-On (Mechanical Bias)

A hands‑on role keeping a busy manufacturing site running smoothly

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to take ownership of all maintenance activities at a fast‑paced production site. You'll be responsible for PPM, breakdowns, site services, compliance, and contractor control, ensuring safe and reliable operation across all machines and facilities.

Perfect for someone who enjoys autonomy, variety, and being the go‑to person for engineering support.

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing

Planned Maintenance & Breakdown Response

Deliver the full PPM schedule for the site

Accurately log and close out maintenance tasks

React quickly and safely to breakdowns

Plan major repairs and shutdowns with minimal disruption

Compliance, Safety & Site Standards

Ensure statutory inspections are completed (LOLER, pressure systems, LEV, electrical, fire safety)

Maintain guarding, interlocks, LOTO, emergency lighting and alarms

Support safe systems of work including permits, RAMS, hot work, working at height

Report and act on any safety concerns or machinery risks

Mechanical Engineering Focus

Mechanical fault finding, strip downs and rebuilds

Bearings, belts, shafts, pumps, valves, pneumatics, hydraulics

Fabrication and fitting when required

Supporting machine improvements and reliability projects

Site Services & Facilities

Maintain compressed air, HVAC, lighting, extraction, and general building fabric

Highlight areas needing repair or capital investment

Keep the site tidy, safe, and audit-ready

Contractor & Supplier Management

Source and supervise contractors for specialist work

Review RAMS, issue permits, and ensure safe working practices

Manage costs for parts, spares, and external services

Cost & Energy Awareness

Monitor and control maintenance spend

Identify energy and resource waste and suggest improvements

⭐ What Good Looks Like

Minimal downtime

PPM completed on time

Quick closure on statutory actions

Safe, compliant operations

Tidy, well‑maintained site

Efficient use of parts and contractor resources

💡 Essential Experience

• Strong mechanical maintenance background in manufacturing / industrial environments
• Mechanical fault‑finding and repair skills
• Experience delivering PPM and reactive maintenance
• Understanding of safe systems of work, permits, and RAMS
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings
• Hands‑on, proactive approach

✨ Desirable Extras

⭐ Basic electrical appreciation

⭐ Experience within coatings, textiles, laminating, or similar production environments

⭐ LEV / LOLER / pressure systems awareness

⭐ CI / Lean experience

⭐ IOSH or similar H&S qualification