Maintenance Engineer - Winsford

Morgan Ryder Associates; Winsford; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Winsford is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will lead safety initiatives, diagnose and repair machinery, and enhance equipment performance. Applicants should have a relevant engineering qualification and experience in an FMCG environment. Competitive salary up to £52,000 including overtime opportunities and various benefits offered.

Benefits

Life Insurance – x4

Medicash

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised canteen

On-site parking

Referral programme

Retention bonus

Qualifications

• Must have sound electrical knowledge.
• Previous experience within FMCG is essential.
• Strong knowledge of 3-phase, AC/DC, motors, drives, sensors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all equipment meets Health & Safety standards.
• Solve machine problems swiftly and efficiently.
• Work with Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) plan.
• Optimise parts management with the Engineering team.
• Participate in training and development opportunities.

Skills

Multi-Skilled

Technical Savvy

Fast-paced Experience

Education

Relevant Engineering Qualification

Tools

Electrical Controls

Job description

Maintenance Engineer – Winsford

Join our dynamic engineering team at the Winsford site, where we specialise in producing high volume products that are supplied to world leading brands. We're looking for a Multi‑Skilled Shift Engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is ready to tackle exciting challenges.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Innovative Environment – We are at the forefront of the packaging industry, benefiting from a recent £11M investment in new machinery and site expansion.
• Career Growth – We prioritise your professional development with opportunities for further qualifications and promotions within the company, both in the UK and internationally.
• Supportive Team Culture – Be part of a long‑standing, experienced engineering team that values collaboration and knowledge sharing.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the Charge on Safety – Ensure all equipment meets rigorous Health & Safety standards.
• Diagnose and Repair – Solve machine problems swiftly and efficiently, working closely with Engineering Cell Managers.
• Drive Maintenance Excellence – Work with our Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) plan to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Collaborate and Innovate – Optimise parts management and sourcing solutions with the Engineering stores team.
• Grow Your Skills – Participate in training, meetings, and development opportunities to continually enhance your engineering expertise.

What We’re Looking For

• Multi‑Skilled – Ideally electrical bias; mechanical engineers are also considered as long as they have sound electrical knowledge.
• Qualified Engineer – Must hold a relevant engineering qualification.
• Fast‑paced Experience – Previous experience within FMCG is essential.
• Technical Savvy – Strong knowledge of electrical controls such as 3‑phase, AC/DC, motors, drives, sensors etc.

Shift Pattern

4 on, 4 off (2 days, 2 nights) 07:00‑19:00 / 19:00‑07:00

Benefits

• Up to £52 000 including overtime opportunities.
• Life Insurance – x4.
• Medicash.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Subsidised canteen.
• On‑site parking.
• Referral programme.
• Retention bonus.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as a DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.