Location: Hyde, Greater Manchester
Salary: £45,000 to £47,000 depending on experience
Hours: 36 hours per week | Rotating shifts
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer with an Electrical Bias to join a well established and growing manufacturing business based in Hyde.
This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased engineer who enjoys a varied, hands on role working with automated machinery, production equipment and electrical installations.
You'll be joining a stable manufacturing business offering long term career security, a supportive engineering team and the opportunity to work across a diverse range of machinery and equipment.
The Role
Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring production machinery, electrical systems and factory equipment operate efficiently and reliably.
Your responsibilities will include:
Carrying out electrical and mechanical fault finding, repairs and maintenance across the manufacturing facility.
Working on automated assembly cells, injection moulding machines, extrusion lines, hydraulic presses and conveyor systems.
Diagnosing faults on PLC and HMI controlled machinery.
Completing planned preventative maintenance and responding to breakdowns.
Undertaking electrical installation work, including single phase and three phase systems, armoured cabling, lighting and power installations.
Supporting the installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
Carrying out electrical panel wiring and modifications where required.
Identifying opportunities to improve machinery reliability and reduce downtime.
Supporting and mentoring apprentices where appropriate.
Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with relevant health and safety regulations.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a practical, proactive Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical fault finding skills and a good understanding of mechanical systems.
Essential requirements:
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering or a relevant discipline.
Apprentice trained or equivalent practical experience.
Strong electrical fault finding and diagnostic skills.
Good mechanical maintenance knowledge.
Experience fault finding on PLC and HMI controlled equipment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
Desirable experience:
Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
Experience with injection moulding machinery, hydraulic presses, extrusion equipment or automated assembly systems.
Electrical installation experience, including three phase systems and panel wiring.
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
HNC or HND in an engineering discipline.
IPAF certification.
Working Hours
36 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern, Monday to Friday
Benefits
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Company pension with 4% employer contribution.
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28 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing after one year's service.
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Life assurance.
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Subsidised canteen offering freshly prepared meals.
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Free onsite parking.
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Employee Assistance Programme.
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Discounted gym membership.
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Employee discounts.
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Employee recognition scheme.
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Additional health and wellbeing benefits.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join an established and successful manufacturing business where maintenance engineering plays a key role in keeping production running efficiently.
With a varied range of machinery, ongoing investment in equipment and a stable working environment, this position would suit an engineer looking for a secure, long term opportunity close to home.
Interested?
Apply today with your CV or contact MILO Recruit for a confidential discussion about the opportunity
Salary description
£45000.00 - £47000.00 per year