Maintenance Engineer

Bamford Contract Services Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in Stockport is seeking an experienced Shift Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical bias. This role involves diagnosing and repairing breakdowns, conducting preventative maintenance, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, experience in a manufacturing environment, and excellent problem-solving skills. Join a company that invests in its people and site infrastructure.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience with engineering fault finding and maintenance in manufacturing.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Strong proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair breakdowns on plant equipment.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.

Skills

Strong electrical bias with relevant qualifications

Proven experience with control systems

Problem-solving skills

Commitment to health and safety compliance

Ability to work shifts

Education

17th/18th Edition qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Biased)

Location: Stockport

Salary: £45,000 + 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.

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 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.

Benefits & Additional Information

• 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.

How to Apply

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.

Job Details

• Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
• Company: Bamford Contract Services Ltd
• Location: Stockport
• Posted: Sep 2nd 2025
• Closes: Oct 3rd 2025
• Sector: Contract
• Contract: Temporary
• Hours: Full Time