PPM Engineer

PPM Engineer Location :
Oldham

Shift : 2pm–10pm, rolling 10-day cycle (Tuesday to following Thursday)

Salary : Up to £45,000 per annum

I’m supporting one of my clients within the food manufacturing sector who are looking to add a PPM Engineer to their engineering team. This is a hands-on role maintaining and repairing a range of production equipment to ensure smooth and efficient site operations.

It’s a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that invests heavily in its people, plant and processes.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on production machinery including conveyors, ovens, filling machines, metal detectors and x-rays.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults efficiently.
• Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety and company standards.
• Complete daily engineering logs, PPM sheets and relevant documentation.
• Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime and improve reliability.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.
• Support continuous improvement and contribute to engineering projects.

• Time-served or qualified engineer (mechanical or electrical bias).
• Strong fault-finding skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Experience with in FMCG or food manufacturing environments preferred.
• Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Confident interpreting engineering drawings and manuals.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-focused approach