Maintenance Engineer

MILO Recruit Ltd; Hyde; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 4%

Annual leave 28 days including bank

Life assurance

Canteen on site

Free parking on site

Employee assistance programme

Gym membership

Employee discounts

Recognition scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

MILO Recruit Ltd is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) for our Hyde client, a growing manufacturing business in Greater Manchester. The role focuses on maintaining production machinery, electrical systems and factory equipment to ensure reliable operation.

You will fault-find across automated cells, injection moulding lines, extrusion equipment and conveyors, with responsibilities including electrical installations, PMs and supporting new machinery commissioning.

Qualifications

• Electrical fault finding and diagnostic skills are essential.
• Strong mechanical maintenance knowledge.
• Experience with PLC and HMI controlled equipment is required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and maintenance across production machinery.
• Work on automated cells, extrusion lines, hydraulic presses, conveyors.
• Diagnose faults on PLC and HMI controlled systems.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and respond to breakdowns.
• Undertake electrical installations including three-phase systems and wiring.
• Help install and commission new machinery and equipment.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical maintenance

PLC fault finding

Electrical diagnostics

Independent worker

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or Maintenance

HNC/HND in engineering

IPAF certification

Job description

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Hyde, Greater Manchester

Salary: £45,000 to £47,000 depending on experience

Hours: 36 hours per week | Rotating shifts

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer with an Electrical Bias to join a well established and growing manufacturing business based in Hyde.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased engineer who enjoys a varied, hands on role working with automated machinery, production equipment and electrical installations.

You'll be joining a stable manufacturing business offering long term career security, a supportive engineering team and the opportunity to work across a diverse range of machinery and equipment.

The Role

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring production machinery, electrical systems and factory equipment operate efficiently and reliably.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out electrical and mechanical fault finding, repairs and maintenance across the manufacturing facility.
• Working on automated assembly cells, injection moulding machines, extrusion lines, hydraulic presses and conveyor systems.
• Diagnosing faults on PLC and HMI controlled machinery.
• Completing planned preventative maintenance and responding to breakdowns.
• Undertaking electrical installation work, including single phase and three phase systems, armoured cabling, lighting and power installations.
• Supporting the installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
• Carrying out electrical panel wiring and modifications where required.
• Identifying opportunities to improve machinery reliability and reduce downtime.
• Supporting and mentoring apprentices where appropriate.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with relevant health and safety regulations.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a practical, proactive Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical fault finding skills and a good understanding of mechanical systems.

Essential requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Apprentice trained or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong electrical fault finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good mechanical maintenance knowledge.
• Experience fault finding on PLC and HMI controlled equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.

Desirable experience:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience with injection moulding machinery, hydraulic presses, extrusion equipment or automated assembly systems.
• Electrical installation experience, including three phase systems and panel wiring.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• HNC or HND in an engineering discipline.
• IPAF certification.

Working Hours

36 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern, Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Company pension with 4% employer contribution.
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing after one year's service.
• Life assurance.
• Subsidised canteen offering freshly prepared meals.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee recognition scheme.
• Additional health and wellbeing benefits.