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Night Shift Maintenance Engineer

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 46,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Title

Maintenance Engineer – Night Shift

Location

Central Manchester, UK
(On-site role)

Employment Type

Full-Time, Permanent
Shift pattern: 6pm-6am, 4 days per week - may include weekend shifts.

Salary & Benefits

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    Base salary: £45,000/£46,000 per annum

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    Pension: Auto-enrolled with NEST

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    Holiday Entitlement: 28 days annually (including bank holidays)

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    Laptop: Provided

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    Parking: Free onsite parking

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    Other: Opportunity to work with a long-established local bakery known for its commitment to quality and community

Role Summary

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Engineer to support our manufacturing operations in Manchester. You’ll ensure production machinery is maintained, repaired, and running efficiently to minimise downtime across a busy baking and packaging operation.

Key Responsibilities

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    Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on bakery production machinery including mixers, ovens, conveyors, and packaging lines

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    Rapidly respond to and resolve machinery breakdowns and faults

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    Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and apply effective solutions

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    Maintain detailed records of maintenance work and updates in compliance with food safety standards

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    Support continuous improvement of equipment reliability and operational efficiency

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    Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety and hygiene protocols

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    Collaborate effectively with production and engineering teams during handovers and day-to-day operations

Skills & Experience

Essential:

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    Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, BTEC, HNC or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-skilled Engineering

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    Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment

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    Strong fault-finding skills and hands-on ability in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance

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    Understanding of health, safety and food hygiene standards

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    Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively during shifts

Desirable:

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    Experience working with bakery or FMCG production equipment

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    Familiarity with PLC-controlled machinery and pneumatic/hydraulic systems

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    Experience with CMMS systems or digital maintenance reporting tools

Personal Attributes

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    Reliable, self-motivated and proactive approach

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    Strong communication and teamwork skills

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    Committed to maintaining a safe, clean and high-performing workplace

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    Willingness to adapt and contribute to a fast-paced production environment

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