Maintenance Engineer

KPJ Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Stockport seeks an experienced Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to maintain operational efficiency within a busy production facility. The role involves supporting production teams, carrying out repairs, and leading continuous improvement activities. Applicants should have maintenance experience in the food industry and possess a recognised electrical qualification. This position offers competitive salary, benefits, and career progression.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension contribution scheme (up to 7%)

25% employee discount

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience in food FMCG or equivalent process industry.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation.
• Experience with liquid filling, depalletiser, labelling, and packaging of glass bottles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support production teams with engineering expertise.
• Carry out PPM, breakdown repairs, and fault finding (including PLC systems).
• Maintain and repair machinery and site services.

Skills

Mechanically skilled

Electrically skilled with strong bias

Knowledge of lean methods

Education

Recognised electrical qualification (preferably HNC)

Job description

Overview

Join one of the UK's leading manufacturers, known for their innovative production processes and strong employee culture. Based at their well-established site in Stockport, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to play a key role in maintaining operational efficiency across a busy production facility. You'll be part of a forward-thinking engineering team focused on minimising downtime, improving asset reliability, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

What’s on offer

• £44,000 per year
• Rotating shift pattern between Monday - Friday (early & lates)
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas and bank holiday shutdown
• Pension contribution scheme (up to 7%)
• Some overtime available at time plus 1/2
• 25% employee discount
• Discounts on food and accommodation

What will you be doing as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer?

• Supporting production teams with engineering expertise
• Carrying out PPM, breakdown repairs, and fault finding (including PLC systems)
• Maintaining and repairing machinery and site services
• Recording maintenance and quality data accurately
• Collaborating with production, quality, and engineering teams
• Leading and supporting continuous improvement activities
• Assisting with changeovers and covering production when needed

What do you need?

• Mechanically and electrically skilled with a strong electrical bias
• Maintenance experience in the food FMCG or equivalent process industry
• Any experience with liquid filling, depalletiser, labelling and packaging of glass bottles would be advantageous
• A recognised electrical qualification, preferably HNC
• Knowledge of lean methods and tools
• The ability to read and interpret technical documentation

This is a great opportunity to join a company that values its people, invests in modern technology, and offers long-term career progression. If you're looking for a hands-on role where your skills make a real difference to operational success, apply today or speak with Jack Lawrence at KPJ Group for more information.

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.