Utilities Engineer

Morgan Ryder; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Ryder seeks a Mechanical Bias Engineer to maintain and optimize factory services in a leading UK manufacturer of sweet bakery products. The role involves hands-on maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and participating in engineering projects within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Employer matched pension 4%

32 days including bank holidays

Free Parking

Company training & development

Qualifications

• Time-served in a factory services environment.
• Experience with steam systems and water treatment.
• Understanding of Legionella control.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant equipment including boilers and cooling towers.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Respond to breakdowns to minimize downtime.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Basic plumbing skills

Education

BOAS certification

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£42,286 plus excellent OT opportunities & benefits including

• Employer matched pension 4%
• 32 days including bank holidays
• Free Parking
• Company training & development

About the Role

Are you a time-served, hands-on Mechanical Engineer with a passion for maintaining critical systems and ensuring operational excellence? We are a leading UK manufacturer of high-quality added value sweet bakery products, and we’re looking for a skilled engineer to join our team.

As a Mechanical Bias Engineer, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and optimising a wide range of factory services and production systems. You’ll support both planned and reactive maintenance, participate in engineering projects, and play a key role in ensuring compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all health & safety standards are met, including adherence to Safe Systems of Work.
• Maintain and repair a wide range of plant equipment including boilers, autoclaves, cooling towers, lifts, compressed air and domestic water systems.
• Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Complete preventative maintenance and support project-based work.
• Accurately complete engineering paperwork including PPM sheets and work records.
• Collaborate closely with production and engineering teams to share updates and information.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with food safety standards.
• Support the commissioning and integration of new equipment and systems.
• Ensure compliance with legislation such as Legionella L8, LOLER, and Pressure Systems Regulations.
• Safe, compliant working practices.
• Quick and effective resolution of equipment faults and breakdowns.
• High standards of preventative maintenance.
• Clear and consistent communication with supervisors and teams.
• Accurate documentation and proactive completion of audit actions.
• Effective involvement in engineering projects and equipment commissioning.

Skills & Experience Required

• Time-served in a factory services environment or similar background.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• BOAS certification (or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience with steam systems, compressed air, pipe fitting, and water treatment.
• Basic plumbing skills and understanding of Legionella control.

Shift Pattern

• Monday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Friday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Why Join Us?

We are committed to excellence in manufacturing and continuous improvement. Join a supportive, skilled engineering team in a clean, well-run production environment, where safety, quality, and reliability are top priorities.

Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career with a company that values your experience and dedication.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Engineering

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Utilities

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