Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer

Hunter Selection; Heywood; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Bonus Scheme

Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance

Job summary

Hunter Selection is recruiting for a mechanically biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer based at their Heywood facility. You will maintain high-spec production machinery, drive OEE improvements and work within a safety-focused team.

The role requires a time-served engineer with strong fault-finding skills across mechanical systems, conveyors, gearboxes and pumps, with optional electrical exposure. Opportunities for internal training and progression are available.

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with multi-skilled capabilities.
• Experience in Food, FMCG, Packaging, Manufacturing or similar fast-paced 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out 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

Time-served

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

Conveyors

Bearings

Gearboxes

Pumps

Motors

Pneumatics

Teamwork

Independent work

Upskilling opportunities

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.