Maintenance Engineer

Stockport
2 weeks ago
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Join one of the UK’s leading manufacturers, known for their innovative production processes and strong employee culture. Based at their well-established site in Stockport, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to play a key role in maintaining operational efficiency across a busy production facility.

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking engineering team focused on minimising downtime, improving asset reliability, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

What’s on offer?

  • £44,000 per year

  • Rotating shift pattern between Monday – Friday (early & lates)

  • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Christmas and bank holiday shutdown

  • Pension contribution scheme (up to 7%)

  • Some overtime available at time plus 1/2

  • 25% employee discount

  • Discounts on food and accommodation

    What will you be doing as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer?

  • Providing engineering support to production teams across various operations

  • Maintaining and repairing production and site service assets

  • Performing preventive maintenance (PPM) and breakdown repairs

  • Fault diagnosis on automated systems using PLC’s

  • Recording maintenance and quality data accurately

  • Collaborating with shift managers, process engineers, quality team, and production operators

  • Driving continuous improvement and root cause analysis

  • Participating in planned maintenance schedules

  • Performing line changeover activities and supporting SMED programs

  • Operating production assets when needed to cover for production personnel

    What do you need?

  • Mechanically and electrically skilled with a strong electrical bias

  • Maintenance experience in the food FMCG or equivalent process industry

  • Any experience with liquid filling, depalletiser, labelling and packaging of glass bottles would be advantageous

  • A recognised electrical qualification, preferably HNC

  • Knowledge of lean methods and tools

  • The ability to read and interpret technical documentation

    This is a great opportunity to join a company that values its people, invests in modern technology, and offers long-term career progression. If you're looking for a hands-on role where your skills make a real difference to operational success, apply today or speak with Jack Lawrence at KPJ Group for more information.

    KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted

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