Maintenance Technician / Utilities

Employment Solutions Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing company in Manchester is seeking a Utilities Engineer to join their team. This role involves both reactive and planned maintenance across utilities and engineering systems. The ideal candidate will have a background in facilities or utilities maintenance, excel in problem-solving, and adhere to health and safety standards. The position includes competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Monday to Friday working pattern (6am to 3pm)

On-call rota following training

Continuous professional development

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Background in facilities or utilities maintenance within an industrial or FMCG setting.
• Experience in reactive and planned maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide reactive support and planned maintenance across steam, air, water, and chemical systems.
• Monitor and maintain utility service levels to support site production.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergencies.
• Carry out fault finding, inspections, and installations.
• Support environmental compliance through monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Proactive approach to health and safety

Education

Qualified engineer or technician in facilities/utility maintenance

Job description

Overview

Utilities Engineer / Maintenance Technician

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Utilities Engineer to join a dynamic manufacturing environment in Manchester. The role involves both reactive and planned maintenance across a range of site utilities and engineering systems, working closely with operations to ensure production demands are consistently met and downtime is minimised.

This role would be ideal for a qualified engineer or technician with a background in facilities or utilities maintenance within an industrial or FMCG setting. If you're someone who thrives on problem-solving, works well independently and in a team, and values a proactive approach to health, safety, and compliance, this could be a perfect fit.

Responsibilities

• Provide reactive support and planned maintenance across steam, air, water, and chemical systems.
• Monitor and maintain utility service levels to support site production.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergencies, including participation in on-call rota after training.
• Carry out fault finding, inspections, and installations in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Support environmental compliance through regular monitoring and reporting.

Benefits

• Monday to Friday working pattern (6am to 3pm).
• On-call rota following training.
• Opportunity to work in a well-equipped, supportive engineering environment.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative team culture that values safety and innovation.

Salary

Competitive, based on experience and qualifications. from 36k to 40k per annum

Contact Details

To apply or for this exciting opportunity, please contact Sue Boardman on - (phone number removed) or email to: (url removed)