Maintenance Engineer - Part Time

Position: Maintenance Engineer - Part Time (3 Days)
Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer seeking a part-time opportunity that fits around your lifestyle while keeping you hands-on and engaged? Rakem Group is a leading UK chemical manufacturing, distribution and technical development business, based in Bury, Lancs. Due to expansion, we are looking for a part-time maintenance engineer for 3 days a week to support the maintenance team in maintaining production machinery and site infrastructure across our facilities.

This role will help develop maintenance strategy, fault diagnosis at a technical level and ensure the upkeep of buildings and site services across multiple locations, while driving forward our preventative maintenance programme, operator training, and continuous improvement in equipment reliability. Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on production machinery, including liquid filling lines, industrial mixers and centrifugal/diaphragm pumping systems Lead on root-cause analysis for recurring breakdowns and implement corrective/preventative actions Carry out installation, commissioning, and modification of plant equipment Organise and maintain our spare parts inventory Design and deliver operator training on safe use, basic fault finding and daily operator checks Manage and carry out general maintenance of the site Maintain accurate maintenance and compliance records Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3/HNC/HND or equivalent) Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills

Experience with in a manufacturing environment Knowledge of PPM systems, compliance and site maintenance A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills Strong H&S focus Competitive salary Enhanced annual leave, holiday buy back, birthday off Cash plan, wellbeing benefit, EAP Salary exchange pension and DIS scheme Charity, volunteering and social events A collaborative and supportive working environment We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

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