Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

KPI Recruiting; Tameside; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering recruitment firm in Tameside is seeking an experienced Shift Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to minimize machinery downtime and enhance efficiency. Key tasks include maintaining plant and equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, and promoting continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should have mechanical engineering training, industrial experience, and familiarity with pneumatics and hydraulics. Attractive salary package up to £52k plus bonus and a comprehensive benefits scheme are offered.

Benefits

Generous pension

Holiday package

Bonus structure

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained or equivalent in a mechanical engineering discipline.
• Industrial/ manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, and valves preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant, equipment, and utilities across the site.
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Complete routine PPM work and document tasks accurately.
• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks efficiently.
• Promote and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Continuous improvement

Education

Apprentice trained or equivalent in mechanical engineering

Tools

CMMS (SAP)

Job description

Shift Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Tameside

12hr days and nights rotation (every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday off)

Up to 52k + bonus and generous pension/ holiday and additional package

Job Purpose

Due to plant expansion and constant increase in order we are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to ensure machinery downtime remains minimal and proactively improve efficiencies across site.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain plant, equipment, and utilities across the site.
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Complete routine PPM work and document tasks accurately.
• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks efficiently.
• Utilize CMMS (SAP) for maintenance activities.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping (5S methodology).
• Promote and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support during production breakdowns.
• Keep up to date with plant processes and technical advancements.
• Assist shift supervision teams with guidance and technical expertise.

Requirements

• Apprentice trained or equivalent in a mechanical engineering discipline.
• Industrial/ manufacturing experience
• Additional ideal skills would be pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, valves etc......