Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

JDR Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicare Health Plan

Ongoing training and development

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

JDR Recruitment is recruiting for multiple Mechanical Maintenance Engineers to join a leading heavy industrial manufacturing business in Trafford Park, Greater Manchester. You will work within an established Engineering team delivering preventative maintenance and rapid fault repairs.

Role covers hydraulic/pneumatic systems, CMMS scheduling, permits to work, and supervising external contractors while upholding high safety and quality standards. Attractive dayshift with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, Level 2 considered with time-served experience.
• Experience in heavy industrial maintenance and PPM systems.
• Strong fault-finding skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage maintenance documentation and Permits to Work.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across heavy industrial plant and machinery.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults.
• Maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Managing maintenance schedules through the CMMS system.
• Issuing and controlling Permits to Work.
• Supervising external contractors and coordinating maintenance work.
• Completing maintenance documentation and records.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring all activities are carried out safely and efficiently.
• Promoting a strong health and safety culture on site.

Skills

PPM maintenance

Mechanical fault-finding

Independent working

Safety conscious

Heavy industrial experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

FLT licence

IPAF

IOSH qualification

Cherry Pickers

Scissor Lifts

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineers Required

Location: Trafford Park, Greater Manchester

Salary: £42,770 - £50,641 per annum (DOE)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:45am - 5:00pm

Job Type: Permanent

JDR Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for multiple Mechanical Maintenance Engineers to join a leading heavy industrial manufacturing business based in Trafford Park.

Working as part of an experienced Engineering team, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the reliability and performance of a wide range of heavy industrial plant and machinery through planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and continuous improvement activities.

The Role

Your duties will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across heavy industrial plant and machinery
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults
• Maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Managing planned preventative maintenance schedules through the CMMS system
• Issuing and controlling Permits to Work
• Managing and supervising external contractors
• Completing maintenance documentation
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out safely and efficiently
• Promoting a strong health and safety culture across site

You’ll be maintaining equipment including:

• Shredders
• Balers
• Shears
• Conveyor systems
• Cranes
• Wheel loaders
• Bulldozers
• Heavy industrial processing equipment

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (Level 2 will also be considered where supported by significant time-served experience)
• Previous mechanical maintenance experience within a heavy industrial environment
• Strong understanding of planned preventative maintenance systems
• Excellent mechanical fault-finding skills
• Ability to work independently and use your own initiative

Desirable

• Basic electrical knowledge
• Hydraulic fault finding and repair
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Counterbalance FLT licence
• IPAF qualification
• IOSH qualification
• Experience operating Cherry Pickers and Scissor Lifts
• Experience working at height
• Experience working in confined spaces
• Previous experience within recycling, scrap, quarrying, mining, steel, aggregates or similar heavy industrial sectors

Personal Attributes

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Hardworking and dependable
• Diligent with excellent attention to detail
• Health and safety focused
• Able to work under pressure and use their own initiative
• Committed to maintaining high engineering standards

What’s on Offer

• Monday to Friday Days: £42,770 - £50,641 per annum (DOE)
• Day shift overtime paid at time and a half for all hours worked over and above your contracted hours
• Medicare Health Plan
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing business
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of heavy industrial machinery

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.