Maintenance Engineer

Distinct Consultancy; Kearsley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct Consultancy Group is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to lead the Engineering Department at our Bolton site. You will be responsible for the effective maintenance, repair and servicing of plant, machinery, buildings and equipment, ensuring maximum reliability, minimum downtime and high safety standards.

You will lead the engineering team, manage preventative maintenance programmes, oversee contractors and drive continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plant engineering or industrial maintenance.
• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge.
• Experience managing planned maintenance and reactive breakdowns.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Engineering Department.
• Oversee maintenance, repairs and servicing of plant, machinery, buildings and equipment.
• Develop and manage Preventative Maintenance programmes (PPM).
• Attend to breakdowns promptly; investigate recurring problems.
• Promote health and safety compliance (COSHH, PPE).
• Coordinate installation, commissioning and contractor work.
• Manage departmental budgets and seek cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain maintenance records and report on performance and energy use.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost reliability and reduce downtime.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Plant engineering

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Maintenance management

Team development

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

£45,000 + Overtime | Bolton | Monday–Friday | Maximum 40 Basic Hours per Week

The Opportunity - Maintenance Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to lead and develop the Engineering Department at our Bolton site.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional who combines strong technical knowledge with proven leadership skills. You will take responsibility for the effective maintenance, repair and servicing of plant, machinery, buildings and equipment, ensuring maximum reliability, minimum downtime and high standards of safety.

Working closely with the General Manager, you will lead the engineering team, manage preventative maintenance programmes, oversee contractors and drive continuous improvement across the site.

What’s on Offer? - Maintenance Engineer

• Salary: £45,000 per annum
• Location: Bolton
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, with finishing times ranging between 5:30pm and 6:00pm
• Basic hours: Averaging no more than 40 hours per week
• Overtime: Available in addition to basic hours

Key Responsibilities - Maintenance Engineer

• Engineering Leadership: Manage, motivate and develop the Engineering Department, supporting staff performance, training and professional development.
• Plant & Equipment Maintenance: Oversee mechanical and electrical maintenance, repairs and servicing of plant, machinery, buildings and equipment.
• Planned Preventative Maintenance: Develop and manage PPM programmes to maximise equipment reliability and minimise unplanned downtime.
• Breakdown Management: Ensure engineering issues are attended to promptly, faults are resolved effectively and recurring problems are investigated.
• Health & Safety: Promote safe working practices, stop unsafe operations where necessary and ensure compliance with company policies, COSHH and PPE requirements.
• Compliance: Ensure mechanical, electrical and steam systems meet relevant legislative and safety requirements, including inspections and testing.
• Installation & Commissioning: Advise on repairs, equipment replacement and new installations, coordinating the installation and commissioning of process equipment.
• Contractor Management: Coordinate external contractors, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with site requirements.
• Budget & Cost Control: Manage departmental expenditure, obtain competitive quotations and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
• Reporting & Performance: Maintain accurate maintenance records, produce reports, monitor energy usage and communicate progress against targets.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify recurring faults and implement improvements to increase productivity, reliability and plant performance.
• Team Development: Support recruitment, training and development, while ensuring the welfare and effectiveness of the engineering team.

About You

You will be an experienced engineering professional with the technical expertise and leadership ability to take ownership of a busy engineering function.

We are looking for:

• Proven experience in plant engineering, industrial maintenance or a similar engineering leadership role.
• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge.
• Experience managing planned maintenance and reactive breakdowns.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop engineering staff.
• A sound understanding of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Experience with contractor management, maintenance budgets and cost control.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to plant reliability, downtime reduction and continuous improvement.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a practical, commercially aware engineering leader who can balance hands-on technical understanding with the management of people, budgets and maintenance performance.

You will lead by example, encourage accountability within the team and work collaboratively with senior management and other departments to ensure the site operates safely and efficiently.