Maintenance Engineer

Austin Fraser; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineers for ad-hoc shift cover in the North West. This role offers the chance to enhance your income and gain diverse experience across various manufacturing sectors, including FMCG, Food, and Chemical industries. As part of a dynamic team, you will engage in both proactive and reactive maintenance, ensuring machinery operates at peak performance while leading continuous improvement initiatives. If you're looking for flexible work opportunities and want to make a significant impact in your field, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with strong fault-finding skills.
• Experience with CNC machinery and high-volume automated manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive and preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and ensure production line reliability.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance Engineering

Fault-finding

Fitting and Fabrication

CNC Machinery

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Robotics

Extraction Systems

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Ad-Hoc Shift Cover)

Location: Runcorn
Rate: £35.00 per hour
Shifts: 12-hour shifts (ad-hoc cover)

Looking for extra shifts or part-time work?

We're seeking skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineers to provide ad-hoc shift cover for a variety of manufacturing businesses across the North West. Whether you want to boost your income, gain experience in different industries, or find flexible work, this is the perfect opportunity!

Who We Work With:

Leading FMCG, Food, Beverage, Packaging, and Chemical manufacturers

Key Responsibilities:

1. Proactive & preventative maintenance on machinery, services, and utilities
2. Reactive maintenance - fault-finding, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions
3. Support and lead continuous improvement projects
4. Take ownership of specific production lines, ensuring long-term reliability

What We're Looking For:

1. Apprentice-trained Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
2. Experience with CNC machinery and high-volume automated manufacturing equipment
3. Strong fault-finding, fitting, and fabrication skills
4. Desirable: Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, and extraction systems
5. Desirable: Familiarity with CMMS (computerised maintenance management systems)

How to Apply:

Send your CV via the Apply Now button. If you have any questions or want to explore other opportunities, get in touch!

This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Gap Technical, operating as an employment business. We are committed to fair and unbiased recruitment, selecting the best candidates based on job suitability.