Maintenance Engineer

gap technical; Salford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

gap technical are representing an established food manufacturing business in Bolton, recruiting a Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join their facility in Bolton.

Salary: £53,000 per annum. The role involves responding to breakdowns, completing maintenance documentation, and supporting continuous improvement within a safety-focused FMCG environment. You will utilise CMMS, mentor peers, and collaborate with Production to meet KPIs.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering knowledge gained within an FMCG maintenance environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage workload effectively and demonstrate high performance standards.
• Multi-skilled engineer with an electrical bias with ONC / NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Maintenance Engineering.
• Good communication and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and carry out repairs safely and efficiently.
• Complete maintenance reports and documentation accurately within required timescales.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of the Engineering department.
• Help achieve Engineering KPIs and operational targets.
• Participate in both planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Assist with the development and full utilisation of the CMMS system.
• Mentor and support fellow team members where required.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Production and other support departments.
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures, Health & Safety regulations, and Food Hygiene standards.
• Maintain plant and equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Identify and implement productivity and labour-saving improvements alongside production teams.Provide technical engineering support and training to Line Technicians.

Skills

Electrical bias

FMCG maintenance

Multi-skilled engineer

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

ONC/NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Bolton gap technical are representing an established food manufacturing business in their search for a Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join their facility in Bolton.

Salary £53,000 Per Annum

Bolton gap technical are representing an established food manufacturing business in their search for a Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join their facility in Bolton.

Performance Objectives

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and carry out repairs safely and efficiently.
• Complete maintenance reports and documentation accurately within required timescales.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of the Engineering department.
• Help achieve Engineering KPIs and operational targets.
• Participate in both planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Assist with the development and full utilisation of the CMMS system.
• Mentor and support fellow team members where required.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Production and other support departments.
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures, Health & Safety regulations, and Food Hygiene standards.
• Maintain plant and equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Identify and implement productivity and labour-saving improvements alongside production teams.Provide technical engineering support and training to Line Technicians.

Person Specification

• Strong engineering knowledge gained within an FMCG maintenance environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage workload effectively and demonstrate high performance standards.
• Multi-skilled engineer with an electrical bias with ONC / NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Maintenance Engineering.
• Good communication and IT skills.

Closing Date 21/09/2026