Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

An energy company in Manchester is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure the safe, reliable operation of equipment and services. Responsibilities include performing both planned and reactive maintenance, using the Maintenance Management System, and collaborating across teams. Candidates should have a minimum ONC-level engineering qualification and experience in industrial maintenance, alongside a proactive problem-solving mindset. The role offers opportunities for development with a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid parental leave

Access to training and development programs

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship training in mechanical plant maintenance.
• Relevant experience in industrial maintenance.
• Full driving license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and uninterrupted running of plant, equipment, and services.
• Use the Maintenance Management System for maintenance tasks.
• Support departmental and HSE activities and improvements.

Skills

Team-working ability

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Local knowledge

Effective relationship building

Education

Recognised engineering qualification (minimum ONC level)

Tools

SCADA

GAME Maintenance management software

Job description

United Kingdom

Job Family Group

Maintenance, Reliability and Turnarounds

Worker Type

Regular

Posting Start Date

January 22, 2026

Business Unit

Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level

Early Careers

Job Description

What's the role

As a Maintenance Engineer within the Site Services team, you will ensure the safe, reliable, and uninterrupted operation of plant, equipment, and services across the site. Working closely with internal teams, contractors, and production staff, you will play a key part in maintaining asset performance, supporting improvements, and contributing to a safe and efficient working environment. The role is predominantly mechanical but requires some electrical and instrumentation capability, alongside a proactive, practical, and problem‑solving mindset.

What you’ll be doing

• Ensure the safe and uninterrupted running of plant, equipment, and services using both planned and reactive (breakdown) maintenance.
• Use the Maintenance Management System to carry out planned and reactive mechanical and electrical work.
• Communicate with internal customers and external suppliers to obtain technical guidance for repairs and plant improvements.
• Contribute to and support departmental and HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) activities and improvements.
• Carry out installation of plant and equipment as required.
• Identify and implement process and plant improvements.
• Assist with mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks when needed.
• Maintain good engineering and housekeeping practices at all times.

What you bring

• Completed apprenticeship training in mechanical plant maintenance.
• A recognised engineering qualification (minimum ONC level or equivalent).
• Willingness to learn and expand your technical knowledge.
• Relevant experience in industrial maintenance.
• Strong team‑working ability and the capability to build effective relationships with production staff.
• Practical mindset and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience in manual handling.
• Flexible approach to working practices; dependable and reliable.
• Good influencing skills and the confidence to challenge when necessary.
• Local knowledge (local to the business).
• Full driving license and own transport.
• A 'can do' attitude.

• Experience with:
  • Electrical maintenance
  • SCADA
  • GAME Maintenance management software

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values‑led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Benefit from flexible working hours.
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance‑related salary increase - our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non‑birthing parents.
• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs.

We’d like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we’re working towards that goal, click here

We are committed to attracting a broader and more diverse pool of candidates. If this position doesn’t feel like the perfect fit for your qualifications right now, we’d still love to hear from you. Consider creating a profile in our Talent Community so we can keep you in mind for future opportunities that may align with your skills.

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