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Maintenance Engineer

Distinct Consultancy

Maintenance Engineer - andpound;40,000-andpound;47,000 + overtime + 25 Days Annual Leave + Leading Business + Private Healthcare + Career Progression!

Hours: 37 hours per week | 3-shift rotating pattern (flexible working scheme) | Lots of overtime.andnbsp;

The Opportunity - Maintenance Engineer

I am recruiting for a couple of Maintenance Engineers to join the site maintenance team at our Trafford Park manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on role supporting a busy heavy industrial environment, where your ability to diagnose faults quickly, restore production, and drive reliability will be key. While the role is primarily electrical, youand#39;ll be also be expected to confidently support mechanical-based maintenance activities alongside the wider engineering team.andnbsp;

Key Responsibilities - Maintenance Engineer

  • Providing responsive breakdown support to keep production running safely and efficiently
  • Carrying out electrical fault finding, repair, and diagnostic work on production machinery
  • Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and documenting work completed
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability and uptime
  • Working safely in line with site Health andamp; Safety standards, risk assessments and permits to work
  • Assisting with mechanical maintenance tasks when required (e.g., bearings, belts, guards, alignment)
  • Liaising with production teams and external contractors to coordinate repairs and maintenance activity
  • Ensuring accurate completion of maintenance records and reporting recurring issues to improve reliability

The ideal candidate - Maintenance Engineer

  • Proven experience as an Industrial Maintenance Engineer within manufacturing, production, or heavy industry
  • Strong fault-finding capability on electrical systems including motors, control panels, relays, sensors, drives/inverters
  • Comfortable supporting basic maintenance tasks as part of a multi-skilled team
  • Ability to work safely under pressure during breakdown situations and prioritise effectively
  • Good communication skills and a professional, team-focused approach

Qualifications / Certifications (Preferred) - Maintenance Engineer

  • Recognised Electrical Engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)(essential)
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (desirable)
  • Experience in industrial control systems / PLC fault finding (advantageous)
  • IOSH / Handamp;S awareness training (beneficial)

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with shift allowance included
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Private medical cover (after qualifying period)
  • Pension 5% company contribution
  • Early Finish Friday
  • Employee Discount Hub
  • Death in Service for all employees from day 1 andndash; 1 x salary payout whilst in probationary period or fixed term; 4 x salary payout after PP.
  • 37-hour working week with 3-shift rotation
  • Regular overtime opportunities
  • Stable employment within an established industrial manufacturing operation
  • Supportive engineering team environment with opportunities for development

Interested apply now!