Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer for a well-established manufacturing firm in Macclesfield. This role involves maintaining and repairing production equipment in a supportive team with long tenure. Offering a salary between £37,000 and £40,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package including 27 days of holiday and a 6% pension contribution, this is a great opportunity for those valuing stability and teamwork.

Benefits

6% company pension

Overtime rates

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Electrical bias with strong multi-skilled maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Recognised electrical qualifications.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out both planned and reactive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults quickly and efficiently.
• Support process improvements and reliability initiatives.
• Work safely to company and regulatory standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Mechanical fault diagnosis

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Recognised electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds)

Job description

Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer - Days (Mon-Fri)

Location: Macclesfield
Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 + 6% company pension + overtime + 27 days holiday + bank holidays

About the Role

A long-established manufacturing business in Macclesfield is seeking an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join their close-knit engineering team. This opening has become available due to the upcoming retirement of a valued team member — a rare opportunity, as everyone in the team has over 10 years of service, which speaks volumes about what it's like to work here.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining, fault-finding, and repairing manufacturing and production equipment, ensuring the smooth and safe running of plant operations. This is a days-only role, Monday to Friday, offering great work-life balance and long-term stability.

The Role

• Carry out both planned and reactive maintenance on manufacturing equipment
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults quickly and efficiently
• Support process improvements and continuous reliability initiatives
• Work safely to company and regulatory standards

You’ll Need

• Electrical bias with strong multi-skilled maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Recognised electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or similar)
• A positive attitude, good communication skills, and a team-focused approach

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 DOE
• Days: Monday to Friday
• Pension: 6% company contribution
• Overtime: x1.3 on Saturdays, x2 on Sundays
• Holidays: 27 days + 8 bank holidays
• Stable, supportive environment with excellent staff retention

Interested? If you’re looking for a secure, rewarding role where people genuinely enjoy what they do, this could be the perfect next move. Apply now to join a team that values experience, reliability, and a positive approach.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.