Maintenance Engineer
Manchester (M40 area)
£55,817 + pension + sick pay + rising holiday allowance
4 on 4 off (4 days, 4 off, 4 nights, 4 off)

Join a major UK food manufacturer that produces over 1.5 million loaves of bread per week at their fully automated, high-volume facility in Manchester. With continuous investment in cutting-edge equipment, they're looking for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to support their operations across both electrical and mechanical disciplines.

What you'll be doing:

Conducting pre-planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment

Taking part in installations, continuous improvement projects and occasional upgrades

Fault finding and diagnostics on mechanical, electrical and PLC-based systems

Equipment you'll be working on includes:

Process & Packaging: Ovens, provers, weighing systems, robotics, pick & place, baggers, coders, metal detectors, labellers

Mechanical: Pneumatics, belts, chains, sprockets, shafts, bearings

Electrical: 3-phase motors, wiring, invertors

PLC: Allen Bradley (must be able to fault-find, use HMI screens, and connect via laptop)

✅ What we're looking for:

Time-served engineer, ideally with an electrical bias (60/40 mechanical also considered)

Confident working in fast-paced, highly automated environments

PLC fault-finding experience essential (Allen Bradley preferred)

Proactive and team-focused with a can-do attitude

Extras:

Opportunities for Team Leader roles for the right candidate

20 days shift holiday (increases annually), plus guaranteed Christmas Day off

Pension contributions & company sick pay

Structured interview process including site tour and skills test

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving manufacturer with a strong reputation in the industry and a commitment to developing its people.

Apply now to be considered for interview slots this week