Maintenance Engineer
Job in
Trafford Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listed on 2026-03-13
Listing for:
Distinct Consultancy
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-13
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer -
Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
Maintenance Engineer - £40,000-£46,000 + overtime + 25 Days Annual Leave + Leading Business + Private Healthcare + Career Progression!
The Opportunity - Maintenance Engineer
I am recruiting a couple of Maintenance Engineer to join the site maintenance team at our Trafford Park manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on role supporting a busy heavy industrial environment, where your ability to diagnose faults quickly, restore production, and drive reliability will be key.
Key Responsibilities - Maintenance Engineer
* Providing responsive breakdown support to keep production running safely and efficiently
* Carrying out electrical fault finding, repair, and diagnostic work on production machinery
* Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and documenting work completed
* Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability and uptime
* Working safely in line with site Health & Safety standards, risk assessments and permits to work
* Assisting with mechanical maintenance tasks when required (e.g., bearings, belts, guards, alignment)
* Liaising with production teams and external contractors to coordinate repairs and maintenance activity
* Ensuring accurate completion of maintenance records and reporting recurring issues to improve reliability
The ideal candidate - Maintenance Engineer
* Proven experience as an Industrial Maintenance Engineer within manufacturing, production, or heavy industry
* Strong fault-finding capability on electrical systems including motors, control panels, relays, sensors, drives/inverters
* Comfortable supporting basic maintenance tasks as part of a multi-skilled team
* Ability to work safely under pressure during breakdown situations and prioritise effectively
* Good communication skills and a professional, team-focused approach
Qualifications / Certifications (Preferred) - Maintenance Engineer
* Recognised Electrical Engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)(essential)
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (desirable)
* Experience in industrial control systems / PLC fault finding (advantageous)
* IOSH / H&S awareness training (beneficial)
What We Offer
* Competitive salary with shift allowance included
* 25 days annual leave
* Private medical cover (after qualifying period)
* Pension 5% company contribution
* Early Finish Friday
* Employee Discount Hub
* Death in Service for all employees from day 1 – 1 x salary payout whilst in probationary period or fixed term; 4 x salary payout after PP.
* 37-hour working week with 3-shift rotation
* Regular overtime opportunities
* Stable employment within an established industrial manufacturing operation
* Supportive engineering team environment with opportunities for development
Interested apply now
Additional Information / Benefits
Casual dress pension training
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