Maintenance Engineer

Distinct Consultancy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Pension 5% company contribution

Early Finish Friday

Employee Discount Hub

Death in Service

Job summary

Distinct Consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join our established industrial manufacturing operation. You will provide responsive breakdown support, perform electrical fault finding on production machinery, and complete planned maintenance schedules.

Working 37 hours per week on a 3-shift rotating pattern with overtime, you will help improve reliability, document work, and support safe operations.

Qualifications

• Experience as Industrial Maintenance Engineer in manufacturing.
• Strong fault-finding on electrical systems.
• Ability to work safely under pressure.
• Good communication and team work.

Responsibilities

• Providing responsive breakdown support to keep production running safely and efficiently.
• Carrying out electrical fault finding, repair, and diagnostic work on production machinery.
• Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and documenting work completed.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability and uptime.
• Working safely in line with site Health & Safety standards, risk assessments and permits to work.
• Assisting with mechanical maintenance tasks when required (e.g., bearings, belts, guards, alignment).
• Liaising with production teams and external contractors to coordinate repairs and maintenance activity.
• Ensuring accurate completion of maintenance records and reporting recurring issues to improve reliability.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical systems

Multi-skilled teamwork

Working safely under pressure

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - £40,000-£47,000 + overtime + 25 Days Annual Leave + Leading Business + Private Healthcare + Career Progression!

Hours: 37 hours per week | 3-shift rotating pattern (flexible working scheme) | Lots of overtime.

The Opportunity - Maintenance Engineer

Key Responsibilities - Maintenance Engineer

• Providing responsive breakdown support to keep production running safely and efficiently
• Carrying out electrical fault finding, repair, and diagnostic work on production machinery
• Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and documenting work completed
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability and uptime
• Working safely in line with site Health & Safety standards, risk assessments and permits to work
• Assisting with mechanical maintenance tasks when required (e.g., bearings, belts, guards, alignment)
• Liaising with production teams and external contractors to coordinate repairs and maintenance activity
• Ensuring accurate completion of maintenance records and reporting recurring issues to improve reliability

The ideal candidate - Maintenance Engineer

• Proven experience as an Industrial Maintenance Engineer within manufacturing, production, or heavy industry
• Strong fault-finding capability on electrical systems including motors, control panels, relays, sensors, drives/inverters
• Comfortable supporting basic maintenance tasks as part of a multi-skilled team
• Ability to work safely under pressure during breakdown situations and prioritise effectively
• Good communication skills and a professional, team-focused approach

Qualifications / Certifications (Preferred) - Maintenance Engineer

• Recognised Electrical Engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)(essential)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (desirable)
• Experience in industrial control systems / PLC fault finding (advantageous)
• IOSH / H&S awareness training (beneficial)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with shift allowance included
• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical cover (after qualifying period)
• Pension 5% company contribution
• Early Finish Friday
• Employee Discount Hub
• Death in Service for all employees from day 1 - 1 x salary payout whilst in probationary period or fixed term; 4 x salary payout after PP.
• 37-hour working week with 3-shift rotation
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Stable employment within an established industrial manufacturing operation
• Supportive engineering team environment with opportunities for development