Maintenance Engineer - Rd 2

Regency Glass Ltd; Leigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer in Leigh-Risley is seeking an experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain and troubleshoot automated glass processing equipment. The ideal candidate will have a recognised apprenticeship in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and proven experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including gym membership and a company pension.

Benefits

Bereavement leave

Canteen

Company pension

Free parking

Gym membership

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Capability to work under pressure and adapt to changes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot automated glass processing equipment.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory checks.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to improve processes.

Skills

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Automated machinery maintenance

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

Minimum ONC or equivalent qualification

Tools

CMMS software

MS Office

Job description

The Role

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias

Location: Leigh-Risley, Greater Manchester

Type: Permanent – Full Time

Shifts: Days or Night Shift

Salary: Salary Negotiable - Weekly Pay. Salary range: Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, skills, and experience.

The role will be based at a brand-new facility in Risley, Warrington, at a market-leading UK manufacturer and main site for the production of triple glazed units.

The Company

A well-established business with a strong reputation for quality and service, this leading UK supplier of Insulated Glass Units and Toughened Safety Glass serves both the commercial and domestic markets. As the company continues to grow, it is looking to expand its dedicated team. Passionate about its brand and products, the company is seeking new team members to embrace its vision and commitment in a customer focused environment.

Responsibilities

This is a hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance position within a high-volume manufacturing environment. As a key member of the Maintenance Team, you will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting automated glass processing equipment both proactively with maintenance schedules and reactively responding to time sensitive breakdowns. You’ll ensure compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory checks and inspections, and carry out other duties as reasonably requested by Senior Management or Directors.

To Succeed

The successful candidate will adopt a proactive approach to their work, demonstrating strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities. A solid understanding of automated production machinery is essential, along with proven experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment. You should be committed to actively contributing to the ongoing improvement of production processes. This involves close collaboration with both the Production and Quality teams to identify ways to increase efficiency, minimise downtime, and improve product quality through joint problem-solving and process optimisation. Adaptability is essential, with the ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and be comfortable working independently when required, but also thrive as part of a small, collaborative team.

Key Skills & Experience

• Completed a recognised apprenticeship with a minimum ONC or equivalent qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Proven post-apprenticeship experience in an industrial environment
• Skilled in the maintenance and troubleshooting of automated machinery
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ability to carry out electrical and mechanical repairs
• Able to think creatively and troubleshoot effectively under pressure
• Technologically competent to enable use of the CMMS and other software systems, MS Office etc.
• Capable of working under your own initiative and managing priorities effectively

In addition, you must be able to:

• Apply an analytical and systematic approach to troubleshooting, with a desire to identify root causes and solve problems.
• Work within a rapidly changing environment and remain calm under pressure.
• Make timely decisions and have a drive for improvement.
• Communicate in a respectful and professional manner.
• Work as part of a team, and on your own – using your own initiative.
• Demonstrate a reasonable amount of flexibility to meet the needs of the company.

About You

You’re enthusiastic, self-motivated, and eager to learn. With strong attention to detail and good organisational skills, you’re a team player who shares ideas and information to drive business performance. A strong sense of ambition and professionalism is key.

Benefits

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

Schedule

• Monday to Friday