Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Cheadle  / Gatley / Wythenshawe areas
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
 

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off – 12 hour shifts (2 days 2 nights)

Company Overview:

We are a leading food manufacturing company with a commitment to quality, safety, and innovation. We pride ourselves on producing top-tier food products while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment. We are looking for dedicated and skilled Maintenance Engineers to join our dynamic team at our Manchester manufacturing plant.

Job Purpose:

The Maintenance Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring that all production equipment and machinery are operating efficiently and safely within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for reactive and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preventative Maintenance: Conduct regular inspections and planned maintenance on production equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure machinery runs efficiently.
• Reactive Maintenance: Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults, and carry out repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Machinery Installation & Modification: Support the installation, testing, and commissioning of new machinery and modifications to existing equipment in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all work complies with company and statutory Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations. Participate in risk assessments and adhere to HACCP, GMP, and other relevant food safety standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate maintenance records, including maintenance logs, work orders, and spare parts usage. Generate reports on equipment performance, downtime, and completed maintenance tasks.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the production team, other engineers, and management to address issues, support production targets, and optimize machinery performance.
• Training & Development: Assist in training production and junior engineering staff on equipment use, routine maintenance procedures, and safety protocols.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Qualifications:
  • Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (desirable but not essential).
• Experience:
  • Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a food manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical or electrical maintenance, including PLC fault-finding, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Skills:
  • Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical or electrical faults.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package and pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a well-established company within a growing industry.
• Employee benefits

How to Apply:

If you are a proactive and skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing food manufacturing business, please submit your CV detailing your experience and suitability for the role.