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Electrical Engineer

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 47,000 - 49,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: East Manchester

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Job Description

Maintenance Shift Engineer – East Manchester – £48,000+ – Double Days

 We are currently recruiting for a skilled Maintenance Shift Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business based in East Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased engineer with strong mechanical skills to join a busy production environment offering a salary of £48,000+ and working on a double day shift system (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm Monday to Friday).

 The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out both proactive and reactive maintenance across a range of manufacturing machinery and site equipment, while also supporting ongoing project and improvement work across the facility.

 Key Responsibilities:  
Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs across production equipment. 
Diagnose faults and resolve electrical and mechanical issues efficiently to minimise downtime. 
Maintain electrical control systems, drives, PLCs, motors, pumps, gearboxes, pneumatics and hydraulics. 
Install and modify electrical and mechanical equipment in line with current regulations. 
Support and deliver project work including machinery upgrades and process improvements. 
Work closely with production teams to maximise plant performance and efficiency. 
Complete maintenance documentation and ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with company procedures. 
Participate in daily shift handovers and communicate ongoing issues effectively.  Candidate Requirements:  
Qualified electrician with additional mechanical maintenance experience. 
NVQ / City & Guilds qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. 
Experience within a manufacturing or process environment. 
Strong fault-finding abilities across electrical and mechanical systems. 
Experience working with PLCs, drives, control systems, conveyors, pumps and process equipment. 
Ability to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings. 
Comfortable working independently and as part of a small engineering team.  What’s on Offer:  
Salary of £48,000+ 
Double days shift pattern: 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm Monday to Friday 
Stable manufacturing environment 
Opportunity to work on a variety of maintenance and project-based engineering tasks 
Long-term career development opportunities

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