Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: ManchesterSalary: Up to £56,000 per annumShift: 2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off - 7am-7pmHoliday: 25 days

MRD Recruitment are working on behalf of our client to recruit a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their established manufacturing operation in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a skilled engineering team, providing planned and reactive maintenance support across production plant, equipment and facilities.

Working as part of a cross-functional engineering team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability and efficiency of production equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Responding quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns.
• Diagnosing faults and taking corrective action.
• Supporting Shift Engineers with day-to-day engineering requirements.
• Ensuring all work meets required Health & Safety, Food Safety and Hygiene standards.
• Using CMMS systems/tablets to accurately record maintenance activity and manage stock.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and improved equipment reliability.
• Supporting the installation, modification and improvement of plant and equipment.
• Assisting with the training and development of fellow engineers and operator-technicians.
• Working to strict planned maintenance schedules and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.

We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer with a strong background in plant maintenance who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment.

Essential:

• Experience in plant/equipment maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability.
• Good communication skills.
• Thorough and methodical approach to maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good understanding of food safety culture.
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety.

Desirable:

• Mechanical Engineering qualification/experience.
• FMCG or food manufacturing experience.
• 18th Edition.
• IPAF.
• PLC programming/diagnostic experience.

• Salary up to £56,000
• 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off
• 7am-7pm shifts
• 25 days annual leave
• Opportunity to join an established engineering team
• Training and development opportunities
• Varied role covering both planned and reactive maintenance

If you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply now or contact MRD Recruitment for a confidential discussion about the role.