Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical Bias)
Salary: £40,000–£45,000
Location: Greater Manchester (multi-site – Rochdale & North Manchester)
Hours: Days - 7:30am-4:30pm Monday to Thursday, Friday early finish at 12:30pm.
The business
My client is a standout name in the UK manufacturing landscape, recognised for its long-standing heritage, innovation, and commitment to quality. With a reputation built over decades, the business combines trusted household brand recognition with a forward-thinking approach to product development and sustainability.
What truly sets them apart is its ability to balance tradition with continuous improvement—investing in modern manufacturing techniques while maintaining the craftsmanship and reliability customers expect. The company operates in a dynamic, fast-moving consumer goods environment, offering strong market presence and consistent demand across its product range.
Employees benefit from being part of a stable, well-established organisation that still retains an entrepreneurial spirit. There is a clear focus on operational excellence, teamwork, and delivering high-quality products to customers both in the UK and internationally.
For candidates, this represents an opportunity to join a business where your contribution is visible, valued, and impactful—within a company that is both proud of its legacy and ambitious about its future.
The role
You’ll keep production running. You’ll fix issues fast and prevent them happening again.
* Respond to breakdowns across production lines
* Carry out planned maintenance
* Fault find on mechanical systems and equipment
* Work on plant upgrades and improvement projects
* Support installation of new machinery
* Work with production teams to reduce downtime
What you’ll need
* Strong fault-finding skills
* Experience with gearboxes, bearings, pumps, drives
* Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics
* Ideally have a background in automated production environments
* Ability to read engineering drawings
* Basic electrical awareness
Benefits
* 30 days holiday
* 50% staff discount across product ranges
* Pension scheme
* Training and development support
* Employee assistance programme
* Early finish on Fridays
This is a continuously growing and developing business and you will work with some really friendly, driven colleagues who share the vision of the owners in driving the business forward.
Please apply now and I’ll be in touch to arrange a call soon