Maintenance Engineer
Manchester (M40 area)
£55,817 + pension + sick pay + rising holiday allowance
4 on 4 off (4 days, 4 off, 4 nights, 4 off)
Join a major UK food manufacturer that produces over 1.5 million loaves of bread per week at their fully automated, high-volume facility in Manchester. With continuous investment in cutting-edge equipment, they’re looking for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to support their operations across both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
What you’ll be doing:
Conducting pre-planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment
Taking part in installations, continuous improvement projects and occasional upgrades
Fault finding and diagnostics on mechanical, electrical and PLC-based systems
Equipment you'll be working on includes:
Process & Packaging: Ovens, provers, weighing systems, robotics, pick & place, baggers, coders, metal detectors, labellers
Mechanical: Pneumatics, belts, chains, sprockets, shafts, bearings
Electrical: 3-phase motors, wiring, invertors
PLC: Allen Bradley (must be able to fault-find, use HMI screens, and connect via laptop)
✅ What we’re looking for:
Time-served engineer, ideally with an electrical bias (60/40 mechanical also considered)
Confident working in fast-paced, highly automated environments
PLC fault-finding experience essential (Allen Bradley preferred)
Proactive and team-focused with a can-do attitude
Extras:
Opportunities for Team Leader roles for the right candidate
20 days shift holiday (increases annually), plus guaranteed Christmas Day off
Pension contributions & company sick pay
Structured interview process including site tour and skills test
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving manufacturer with a strong reputation in the industry and a commitment to developing its people.
Apply now to be considered for interview slots this week
