Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Eagle Park & Path Commission; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Shift Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team in Greater Manchester. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a large factory environment where you will focus on reactive maintenance and troubleshooting mechanical systems. You will be part of a supportive engineering team that values ambition and motivation, providing a great platform for both experienced engineers and newly qualified apprentices. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to develop your skills, this position could be the perfect fit for you, offering competitive salary and overtime potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance role within a factory or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including pumps, motors, and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing maintenance of mechanical systems on site.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical failures.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical qualifications

Experience in maintenance

Tools

Mechanical systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Conveyors

Pumps

Motors

Job description

We are recruiting for a Shift Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on a Monday to Friday, 3 shift pattern. We are looking for an engineer who is ambitious, motivated, and keen to develop. With a large engineering team to help mentor you into the position, we are keen to hear from both highly experienced engineers and newly qualified apprentices.

Working on a 6-2, 2-10, 10-6 shift pattern, you’ll be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of all mechanical systems on site. This is a large factory with plenty to keep you occupied. You’ll be predominantly focused on reactive maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical failures to minimize downtime and maximize productivity. You’ll need strong problem-solving skills and mechanical qualifications to back up your experience.

Activities will include:

• Attending breakdowns and working effectively to minimize downtime
• Performing maintenance tasks on mechanical systems and equipment
• Identifying the root cause of mechanical failures and implementing corrective actions
• Monitoring equipment performance and conducting regular inspections
• Documenting all completed work using the internal systems to create a detailed log of activities

The ideal candidate will have experience in a maintenance role within a factory or industrial setting and strong knowledge of mechanical systems including pumps, motors, conveyors, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, are flexible to work the shift pattern, and have a winning attitude, then apply by sending your CV via the link.

Salary is £47k plus overtime potential.