Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer
Job in
Heywood, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-08
Listing for:
Hunter Selection
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-08
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer
Location:
Heywood
Salary: £42,000-£44,000 DOE
Benefits:
Overtime, Bonus Scheme, Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance & more
Hours:
Monday-Friday
A well-established UK manufacturer is looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (mechanically biased) to join their flagship Heywood facility. You'll be working with modern, high-spec production machinery in a site that's continually investing in new technology, automation, and engineering capability.
Role Overview- Carry out both planned and reactive maintenance to maximise OEE, minimise downtime, and enhance equipment reliability
- Diagnose and repair a wide range of mechanical faults, while supporting electrical maintenance activities when required
- Work closely with engineering colleagues, production teams, and other departments to ensure smooth operations
- Maintain exceptional health & safety standards and promote safe working practices
- Identify improvement opportunities and support the implementation of process enhancements
- Contribute to ongoing engineering and improvement projects
- Time-served Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with multi-skilled capabilities
- Experience with in Food, FMCG, Packaging, Manufacturing, or similar fast-paced industrial environments is highly desirable
- Strong mechanical fault-finding skills across conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, motors, pneumatics, and associated production equipment
- Basic electrical fault-finding and maintenance experience is advantageous
- Comfortable working in a busy, high-demand setting
- Strong team player with a proactive attitude toward learning and development
- Capable of working independently when required
- Open to internal training and upskilling opportunities
This organisation is a recognised leader in its sector, with a strong national footprint and a growing customer base. They offer long-term stability and a secure career path for engineers who are motivated by technical challenges and continuous improvement.
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