Maintenance Engineer

Gap Technical Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a manufacturer in Oldham. The role involves maintaining high-tech equipment on night shifts, focusing on both preventive and reactive maintenance. Candidates should possess an HNC/HND and relevant experience, with a strong electrical bias. Competitive salary and excellent benefits offered.

Benefits

Bonus

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in multi-skilled maintenance.
• Strong electrical bias with competence in mechanical systems.
• Experience in planned and reactive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose faults quickly to minimize downtime.
• Manage small engineering projects and supervise contractors.

Skills

Electrical systems diagnosis

Mechanical systems diagnosis

Preventive maintenance

Project management

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

HNC/HND in engineering

City & Guilds or NVQ in engineering

Job description

Overview

£55,000 Per Annum + Bonus & Excellent Benefits • Nights Mon-Fri • Oldham

gap technical are proud to be recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer on behalf of a leading manufacturer, based at their world class facility in Oldham.

As a key member of the maintenance team, you'll keep vital, high-tech equipment running at peak performance on a permanent night shift with the stability, challenge, and reward that brings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a variety of production and auxiliary equipment, including control systems.
• Respond swiftly to breakdowns and keep downtime to an absolute minimum.
• Deliver preventive maintenance activities in line with the Maintenance Plan.
• Diagnose faults quickly and effectively to help the site hit production targets.
• Manage small engineering projects, such as new equipment installations and team training sessions.
• Supervise external contractors and service engineers when required.
• Complete all documentation accurately and promptly.
• Perform electrical, pneumatic, and steam isolations in line with strict lockout/tagout procedures.
• Create and update technical documents, including SOPs, PPM schedules, engineering drawings.
• Support spare parts management to keep the engineering store optimised and ready for demand.
• Drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the site.

Qualifications & Experience

• HNC/HND in an engineering discipline.
• Completed a recognised City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent engineering apprenticeship.
• Proven post-apprenticeship experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role.
• Strong electrical bias (60/40) with competence across both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair faults across electrical, pneumatic, steam, and water systems.
• Experience in both planned and reactive maintenance within a manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Demonstrable continuous improvement mindset and practical application of root cause analysis.
• Ambitious, hardworking, and enthusiastic with a proactive, can-do attitude.

How to Apply

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Gap Technical is operating as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.