Maintenance Technician

DCS Recruitment Limited; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Bolton is seeking experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineers to maintain and improve PLC-controlled production equipment. This role offers a supportive team environment, development opportunities, and cutting-edge technologies. Ideal candidates have strong electrical fault-finding skills, relevant qualifications, and at least 2 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Joining at a time of growth, you will enjoy competitive pay and numerous employee perks.

Benefits

Best in class environment

Opportunities for development

High staff retention

Food trucks on site

Chiropractors on site

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair PLC-controlled production equipment.
• Carry out preventative maintenance activities.
• Support installation and commissioning of new machinery.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 / ONC / HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

NVQ Level 2 & 3

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Bolton

£35-40k +bonus +overtime (not pushed/expected from day 1)

We are seeking multiple experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineers to join a leading name in manufacturing in Bolton. This is a hands‑on role working in a cutting‑edge environment with millions invested so you'll be joining at a very exciting period of growth.

The Role

You will be responsible for the maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement of PLC‑controlled production equipment, assembly and test systems, and site services. The role includes planned preventative maintenance, breakdown response, and supporting new equipment installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Fault finding and repair of PLC‑controlled, automated production equipment
• Carrying out preventative maintenance activities
• Improving and modifying assembly, test, and transfer systems
• Maintenance of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Supporting installation and commissioning of new machinery
• Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime

About You

• Time‑served apprenticeship
• City & Guilds Level 3 / ONC / HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• NVQ Level 2 & 3
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment
• Strong electrical fault‑finding skills on PLC‑controlled equipment
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong problem‑solving, organisational, and communication skills
• Good understanding of health & safety and preventative maintenance systems

What's On Offer

• Best in class environment
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies
• A very supportive team environment with scope for development and opportunities to grow both within the site and the group internationally
• Loads of perks and spontaneous days (food trucks, chiropractors to site etc)
• Very high staff retention - the engineers love working here and very few ever leave!

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