Multi Skilled Engineer

Trafford Park, Manchester
3 Shift Pattern

Scantec a recruiting for a proactive Maintenance Engineer who can maximise production efficiency through effective inspection, maintenance and rapid resolution of equipment issues. You’ll play a key role in preventing unplanned downtime, maintaining factory services, and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

Alongside hands-on engineering work, you’ll support and coach production teams, helping to improve equipment understanding, reliability and overall performance.

Proactively support all health, safety and quality initiatives across the site

Communicate effectively with management, production and maintenance teams across all shifts

Develop and support predictive and planned maintenance systems for production equipment

Maintain safe, reliable and cost-effective factory utilities

Improve factory efficiency through effective repair, maintenance and enhancement of plant and facilities

Ensure accurate maintenance records and clear communication with your line manager

Maintain strong technical knowledge through manuals, training and development

Train, coach and motivate production teams to improve equipment knowledge and performance

Maintain and develop maintenance resources, including stores, workshop, documentation and systems

Regularly walk production lines, addressing defects immediately or scheduling repairs as appropriate

Positively lead, challenge and promote a strong site culture

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Maintenance planning and prioritisation

Predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring

Health & Safety systems, including permit to work

Continuous improvement and problem-solving tools

Machine control systems programming and diagnostics

Strong communication and team working ability

Coaching and mentoring capability

Minimum technical requirements:

Mechanical competency for electrical engineers

IPAF Scissor Lift licence

Basic welding skills

PLC introductory knowledge

NVQ Level 3 or recognised engineering apprenticeship in plant maintenance

ONC in Engineering or demonstrable equivalent knowledge

Good understanding of safety and environmental regulations

Minimum 4 years’ experience in an engineering environment or strong plant operational background

Solid knowledge of factory plant, processes and equipment

This is a hands-on, varied role offering real influence on site performance, reliability and culture. You’ll work closely with production teams, have opportunities to develop your skills, and play a key part in improving plant efficiency and reliability.

If this sounds like the right next step, we’d like to hear from you.