Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

A well-established chemical manufacturing business is seeking an electrically biased Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team in Tameside. This is a permanent opportunity offering stability, a strong salary package, and the chance to work within a process-driven production environment.

Working on a rotating 3-shift pattern (06:00-14:00, 07:00-15:00, 14:00-22:00), you will be responsible for maintaining plant reliability through a combination of preventative and reactive maintenance. You'll play a key role in ensuring production uptime while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

• Electrical and mechanical maintenance across all plant machinery
• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown response
• Fault-finding on electrical and mechanical systems
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvements to enhance performance and reliability
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and within required timeframes
• Supporting production teams to minimise downtime
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records
• Providing guidance and mentorship to on-site apprentices

• Electrically biased Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
• Recognised engineering qualification (apprentice trained preferred)
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills, supported by mechanical knowledge
• Experience within a manufacturing or process environment (chemical advantageous)
• Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Flexible and adaptable approach to workload

• Salary: £45,000
• Rotating 3-shift pattern (no nights requirement)
• Long-term, stable employment within a well-established manufacturer
• Opportunity to work in a supportive engineering team with scope to influence improvements

If you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity, apply today. Referral incentives are also available for successful placements.

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