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Maintenance Engineer


Company : Pioneer Selection


Location : Manchester, England


Created : 2025-04-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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! TPBN1_UKTJ