Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Job in
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-21
Listing for:
Morgan Ryder
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-06-21
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Role This is a hands-on, multi-skilled role where you will take ownership of keeping production running efficiently across a varied and technically interesting manufacturing plant. Rapid response to electrical and mechanical breakdowns, fault finding and repair Delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise uptime Work on a diverse range of equipment - bespoke machinery, drives, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics PLC fault finding (Siemens, I/O level) Support continuous improvement and reliability projects Maintain clear documentation of work completed Occasional participation in an on-call rota About You You will be an engineer who enjoys fault-finding, problem solving and making a real impact on production performance.
Time-served engineer with NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND (or equivalent) Multi-skilled - confident both electrically and mechanically Strong fault-finding ability with a logical approach
Experience with : PLCs (Siemens preferred) Motors, drives, hydraulics & pneumatics A proactive mindset - someone who takes pride in improving equipment, not just fixing it Comfortable working independently and within a team ? No weekend working as standard - excellent work/life balance ? Strong salary overtime bonus - earn well above your base ? Generous pension healthcare cash plan life assurance ?
Outstanding job security with a full order book ? Modern, well-maintained equipment (not a run-to-failure site) ? Genuine training & development opportunities - upskill and progress ? Supportive culture with long-serving engineers Shift Pattern A structured continental shift offering regular extended time off :
Week 1
- Monday
- Thursday- 06:00- 18:00 Week 2
- Wednesday & Thursday- 18:00- 06:00 & Friday 18:00- 03:00 Week 3
- Monday & Tuesday- 18:00- 06:00 & Friday- 06:00- 18:00 No weekend working unless you choose overtime What's In It for You?
This role offers a rare mix of earning potential, work-life balance and engineering quality: £55,000 basic paid overtime Profit related bonus scheme Generous pension (3/6 rising to 5/10) Healthcare cashback plan Life assurance x9 Stable, supportive working environment Opportunity to work on interesting, well-maintained machinery At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries:
Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment :
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
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