Maintenance Engineer

Ford & Stanley Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a skilled Maintenance Engineer in Manchester for a full-time, 12-month fixed-term role. Key responsibilities include ensuring fleet optimisation and delivering corrective maintenance while engaging with various stakeholders. Essential qualifications include communication skills, experience in rail, and knowledge of electrical systems. This role offers progression opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge rail technology, making a significant impact on passenger fleet performance.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Progression opportunities

Exposure to cutting-edge rail technology

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to engage with various stakeholders.
• Experience in maintenance within rail or heavy engineering sectors.
• Knowledge of electrical systems related to passenger fleets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain presence for customer liaison and support.
• Perform detailed reporting and process adherence.
• Optimise passenger fleets through maintenance tasks.
• Manage and organise documentation effectively.
• Liaise with overseas teams about internal processes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in rail, aviation, or heavy engineering

Knowledge of electrical or diesel multiple units

Education

HNC qualification or equivalent maintenance engineering background

Job description

Maintenance engineer | £60-£65K per annum| Full Time | 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Location : Manchester

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our team during a period of internal transition. Acting as a central liaison between our organisation and the client, you’ll play a critical role in delivering corrective maintenance and ensuring fleet optimisation. This position requires a proactive, autonomous professional who can engage confidently at senior levels while providing technical support and end-to-end solutions.

What We Offer

A dynamic, growth-oriented environment with progression opportunities.

Exposure to cutting‑edge rail technology and international collaboration.

The chance to make a real impact on passenger fleet performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a physical and virtual presence for the customer.
• Provide detailed reporting and adhere to internal processes and procedures.
• Optimise passenger fleets and perform corrective maintenance.
• Manage documentation processes.
• Liaise with overseas teams and understand internal processes.

Essential Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in rail, aviation, or heavy engineering.
• Knowledge of electrical or diesel multiple units.
• HNC qualification or proven extensive maintenance engineering background.

Closing date: Wednesday 9th January

About Ford & Stanley group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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