Maintenance Engineer

Greggs; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food manufacturer as a Maintenance Engineer in Manchester. You'll be part of a dedicated team focused on improving production facility performance and ensuring equipment reliability. With a supportive culture and benefits including competitive pay and professional development, this role is perfect for those who value teamwork and innovation.

Benefits

6 weeks annual leave

Colleague discount up to 50% off products

Health and Wellbeing App

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Employee assistance app and helpline

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, preferably in food or FMCG sectors.
• Knowledgeable in PLC automated control systems and fault-finding.
• Experienced with Microsoft 365 and familiar with CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering improvements and conduct planned maintenance.
• Quickly resolve equipment breakdowns and enhance site performance.
• Collaborate with site teams to monitor equipment reliability.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Apprentice level training

Tools

PLC systems

SAP systems

CMMS

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About the role

Join us as a Maintenance Engineer within our supply chain, where you'll work as part of a dedicated engineering team to safely maintain and improve the performance of production facilities, equipment, and services.

Our food manufacturing sites utilize automated and semi-automated lines. Your responsibilities will include developing engineering improvements, conducting planned maintenance activities, and quickly resolving breakdowns. You will also collaborate with site teams to monitor and enhance site performance and equipment reliability.

What we can offer you

• 6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• Competitive pay
• Colleague discount allowing you and a family member to enjoy up to 50% off our products
• Free hot drinks while on shift
• Paid breaks to recharge
• Sharing 10% of all profits with colleagues
• Health and Wellbeing App providing Remote GP and Physiotherapy services
• Holiday entitlement that grows with your career progression
• Colleague share plans to help you invest and save for the future
• Pension scheme with contributions matched up to 7%
• Confidential employee assistance app and helpline for wellbeing support
• Long service awards celebrating career milestones
• Savings and discounts for everyday shopping, leisure, and wellbeing

About you

You will have experience in a similar role, preferably within a related environment. Additionally, you should:

• Possess a multi-skilled manufacturing background, ideally within the food or FMCG sectors
• Be electrically biased, multi-skilled, and trained to at least an apprentice level
• Be knowledgeable in PLC automated control systems, fault-finding, and process analysis
• Be experienced with Microsoft 365, SAP systems, and familiar with CMMS (or similar); Agility experience is desirable
• Communicate effectively with diverse groups and remain confident under pressure
• Comply with Health and Food Safety standards
• Enjoy working as part of a team, sharing goals, and celebrating successes
• Support an inclusive culture that values diversity

About us

At Greggs, we love what we do and have fun! Our culture — how we behave and support each other — makes us unique. Everyone is welcome at Greggs. We embrace diversity and want all colleagues to feel comfortable and authentic at work. Learn more about us here.