Job Description

Job Specification: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location:

Oldham

Reporting To:

Maintenance Supervisor

Hours:

39 hours Monday to Friday

Employment Type:

Full-time

Pay:

45,000 to 48,000 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical engineering bias to join our maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the continued efficient operation of our production equipment and facilities through preventive maintenance, fault finding, and timely repair of electrical and mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery and site facilities Diagnose and repair electrical faults including motors, sensors, relays, control panels, and PLCs Support mechanical maintenance activities (e.g., bearings, conveyors, pneumatics) Work closely with production teams to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health, safety, and quality standards Maintain detailed maintenance logs and complete job reports using a CMMS Participate in root cause analysis and drive long-term engineering solutions Contribute to installation and commissioning of new equipment or upgrades Take part in an on-call rota or shift-based work pattern as required

What We're Looking For

Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering Strong experience working in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment Proven ability to fault-find and repair control systems and electrical infrastructure Working knowledge of PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley) - basic fault-finding or programming advantageous Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure Good communication skills and a collaborative team player 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) - preferred or willing to obtain Experience with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems) IOSH or other relevant health & safety training (Desirable) IPAF License 3a (Desirable) Experience leading small engineering projects or CI initiatives (Desirable)

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary Pension scheme 25 days holiday + bank holidays Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Company-provided tools and PPE
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Free parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Oldham OL9 9ND: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

CMMS: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person