Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer

Location: Heywood

Salary: £42,000-£44,000 DOE

Benefits: Overtime, Bonus Scheme, Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance & more

Hours: Monday-Friday

A well-established UK manufacturer is looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (mechanically biased) to join their flagship Heywood facility. You'll be working with modern, high-spec production machinery in a site that's continually investing in new technology, automation, and engineering capability.

Role Overview

Carry out both planned and reactive maintenance to maximise OEE, minimise downtime, and enhance equipment reliability
Diagnose and repair a wide range of mechanical faults, while supporting electrical maintenance activities when required
Work closely with engineering colleagues, production teams, and other departments to ensure smooth operations
Maintain exceptional health & safety standards and promote safe working practices
Identify improvement opportunities and support the implementation of process enhancements
Contribute to ongoing engineering and improvement projectsSkills & Experience Required

Time-served Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with multi-skilled capabilities
Experience within Food, FMCG, Packaging, Manufacturing, or similar fast-paced industrial environments is highly desirable
Strong mechanical fault-finding skills across conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, motors, pneumatics, and associated production equipment
Basic electrical fault-finding and maintenance experience is advantageous
Comfortable working in a busy, high-demand setting
Strong team player with a proactive attitude toward learning and development
Capable of working independently when required
Open to internal training and upskilling opportunitiesAbout the Company This organisation is a recognised leader in its sector, with a strong national footprint and a growing customer base. They offer long-term stability and a secure career path for engineers who are motivated by technical challenges and continuous improvement. If you're looking for a reliable, progressive employer and a role that supports your professional growth, click the apply link to submit your application. Code: INDENM

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Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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