Maintenance Engineer

Bamford Contract Services Ltd; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in Stockport is seeking a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Biased) to ensure the smooth operation of plant equipment. This role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 plus shift allowance, overtime, and benefits. The ideal candidate will have strong fault diagnosis skills, relevant electrical qualifications, and experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment. Join a team that values support and collaboration, and take the next step in your career with a company investing in its people and infrastructure.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous overtime opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in diagnosing and repairing plant equipment breakdowns.
• Ability to conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Familiarity with health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair breakdowns on plant equipment.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Monitor spares inventory.
• Ensure equipment safety compliance.
• Interpret electrical and hydraulic drawings.
• Manage workload independently.
• Maintain standards in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strong electrical bias

Control systems experience

Fault diagnosis skills

Ability to read schematics

Problem–solving skills

Health and safety compliance

Shift adaptability

Education

17th / 18th Edition qualifications

Job description

Job Title : Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Biased)

Location : Stockport

Salary : £45,000 + Shift allowance + overtime + benefits

Hours : Rotating shifts

Contract Temp-to-perm / Permanent

About the Role

Our well-established manufacturing client in Stockport is seeking an experienced Shift Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Biased) to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a company undergoing sustained growth and significant investment in their site.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operation of plant equipment through expert fault-finding, repairs, and maintenance. If you’re a motivated engineer who thrives under pressure and enjoys both independent and team working, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair breakdowns on a variety of plant equipment, minimizing downtime.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to keep machinery running efficiently.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and breakdown records for all work completed.
• Monitor and update spares inventory, reordering as necessary to ensure availability.
• Ensure all equipment complies with current Health & Safety legislation and is kept in a safe working condition.
• Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings to aid troubleshooting and repair.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, managing your workload effectively to meet business needs.
• Stay calm and maintain high standards in a fast-paced, time‑critical environment.

Skills & Experience

• Strong electrical bias with relevant qualifications (17th / 18th Edition).
• Proven experience with control systems and fault diagnosis.
• Solid background in engineering fault finding and maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Commitment to health and safety compliance.
• Ability to work shifts and adapt to rotating schedules.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary with generous overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to grow within a company investing heavily in their people and site infrastructure.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a forward‑thinking manufacturing company, apply online today or contact Andrew at Bamford Contract Services Ltd for more information