Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Bonus Scheme

Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer (mechanically biased) to join their Heywood facility. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on high-spec production machinery, with a focus on reliability and OEE improvement.

The role requires time-served mechanical expertise, experience in fast-paced environments, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams. Overtime, bonus scheme, healthcare, pension and life assurance are among the benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with multi-skilled capabilities.
• Experience in fast-paced industrial environments is desirable.
• Strong fault-finding across conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, motors, pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to maximise OEE and minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults and support electrical maintenance when required.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain high health & safety standards and promote safe working practices.
• Identify improvement opportunities and support process enhancements.
• Contribute to ongoing engineering and improvement projects.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Mechanical fault-finding

Team player

Independent worker

Electrical fault-finding

Learning & development mindset

Job description

Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer

Location: Heywood

Salary: £42,000-£44,000 DOE

Benefits: Overtime, Bonus Scheme, Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance & more

Hours: Monday-Friday

A well-established UK manufacturer is looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (mechanically biased) to join their flagship Heywood facility. You'll be working with modern, high-spec production machinery in a site that's continually investing in new technology, automation, and engineering capability.

Role Overview

• Carry out both planned and reactive maintenance to maximise OEE, minimise downtime, and enhance equipment reliability
• Diagnose and repair a wide range of mechanical faults, while supporting electrical maintenance activities when required
• Work closely with engineering colleagues, production teams, and other departments to ensure smooth operations
• Maintain exceptional health & safety standards and promote safe working practices
• Identify improvement opportunities and support the implementation of process enhancements
• Contribute to ongoing engineering and improvement projects

Skills & Experience Required

• Time-served Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with multi-skilled capabilities
• Experience within Food, FMCG, Packaging, Manufacturing, or similar fast-paced industrial environments is highly desirable
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills across conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, motors, pneumatics, and associated production equipment
• Basic electrical fault-finding and maintenance experience is advantageous
• Comfortable working in a busy, high-demand setting
• Strong team player with a proactive attitude toward learning and development
• Capable of working independently when required
• Open to internal training and upskilling opportunities

About the Company

This organisation is a recognised leader in its sector, with a strong national footprint and a growing customer base. They offer long-term stability and a secure career path for engineers who are motivated by technical challenges and continuous improvement. If you're looking for a reliable, progressive employer and a role that supports your professional growth, Code: INDENM

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