Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Morgan Ryder; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Ryder is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to keep production running in a well-invested manufacturing environment. You will join a high-performing engineering team and take ownership of diverse equipment, from bespoke machinery to drives and hydraulics.

This role focuses on rapid fault-finding, planned maintenance (PPM) and continuous improvement. A time-served engineer with NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND is preferred, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team, and

Qualifications

• Time-served engineer with NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND (or equivalent).
• Multi-skilled - confident both electrically and mechanically.
• Strong fault-finding ability with a logical approach.
• Proactive mindset focused on improving equipment, not just fixing it.

Responsibilities

• Rapid response to electrical and mechanical breakdowns, fault finding and repair.
• Delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise uptime.
• Work on a diverse range of equipment - bespoke machinery, drives, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics.
• PLC fault finding (Siemens, I/O level).
• Support continuous improvement and reliability projects.
• Maintain clear documentation of work completed.
• Occasional participation in an on-call rota.

Skills

Multiskilled engineer

Fault finding

Problem solving

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND (or equivalent)

Job description

If you are a Maintenance Engineer who enjoys real engineering, not just firefighting, this opportunity offers the chance to work in a well-invested, stable manufacturing environment where your skills are valued and developed.

You will be joining a high-performing, close-knit engineering team within a cash-rich, forward-thinking business that continues to invest heavily in both plant, technology and people.

The Role

This is a hands-on, multi-skilled role where you will take ownership of keeping production running efficiently across a varied and technically interesting manufacturing plant.

• Rapid response to electrical and mechanical breakdowns, fault finding and repair
• Delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise uptime
• Work on a diverse range of equipment - bespoke machinery, drives, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics
• PLC fault finding (Siemens, I/O level)
• Support continuous improvement and reliability projects
• Maintain clear documentation of work completed
• Occasional participation in an on-call rota

About You

You will be an engineer who enjoys fault-finding, problem solving and making a real impact on production performance.

• Time-served engineer with NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND (or equivalent)
• Multi-skilled - confident both electrically and mechanically
• Strong fault-finding ability with a logical approach
• Experience with:
• A proactive mindset - someone who takes pride in improving equipment, not just fixing it
• Comfortable working independently and within a team

Shift Pattern

Weeks 1 and 2

Weeks 3 and 4

3 x 12 hour day shifts (flexible, may be asked to swap shifts given reasonable notice)

Week 5

4 x 12 hour night shifts Monday to Thursday.

No weekend working unless you work overtime (some overtime expected to cover shifts)

Strong salary + overtime + bonus - earn well above your base

Outstanding job security with a full order book

Modern, well-maintained equipment (not a run-to-failure site)

Genuine training & development opportunities - upskill and progress

Supportive culture with long-serving engineers