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Maintenance Engineer; Ex-Forces

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 41000 - 46000 GBP Yearly GBP 41000.00 46000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Maintenance Engineer (Ex-Forces Please apply) £41,000 - £46,000 (50K OTE)  3 on 3 off Shift Pattern  Days only  Funded Training  Progression  Overtime Oswestry, Shropshire Are you a Maintenance Engineer from a Manufacturing or Ex-Forces background looking for training on recently installed specialised automated machinery where you will learn how to fault-find and adjust programmes on PLC's? Do you want to work a days based, 3-on-3-off shift pattern within a clean environment?

On offer is the opportunity to join a growing company that manufactures 55 million units a year ready to be distributed to multiple big high-street names. This company has gone from strength to strength since they were founded in 2008 and are looking to add to their maintenance team due to an ever-increasing workload. In this role you will be fault-finding and carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on blow molding machines, packing machines and wrapping machines.

This will be mostly electrical work, with some reactive mechanical maintenance when needed. Training can be given on PLC fault-finding, and additional support through qualifications. This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer from a Manufacturing or Ex-Forces background looking for further training on PLC's and great work/life balance through a 3 on, 3 off days-based shift pattern.

The Role:

Carrying out electrical PPMs and Reactive Maintenance Training on how to fault-find and adjust PLC programmes Extensive training with bespoke, modern machinery Funded HNC and HND courses 3-On-3-Off Shift Pattern, Days based, 6am - 6pm

The Person :
Maintenance Engineer Manufacturing or Ex-Forces background Electrical understanding Commutable to Oswestry Reference: BBBH 26119b 're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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