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Shift Maintenance Engineer

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 30 - 40 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Shift Cover Maintenance Engineer - Manchester
£30.00 - £40.00 Per Hour
8- 12 HR Shifts Days/Nights

gap technical are proud to support various FMCG Manufacturers across the North west in their search for a Shift Cover Maintenance Engineers to work at facilities in and around Manchester

This work is ideal for Engineers that are looking for additional income whilst working shifts or Engineers that are looking for Part Time work

Performance Objectives

To support the manufacturing process by responding effectively to equipment breakdowns, carrying out scheduled maintenance work and being proactive on the correction and modification of reoccurring machine processing faults.
To respond effectively to equipment breakdowns and ensure maximum focus is given to their nominated production area
To fault find in an effective and efficient manner whilst utilising the various machines historic / information documentation
To establish harmonious relations with the operational staff and to work flexibly with them
To train operational team members to perform minor maintenance tasks and to assist in major repairs
Ensuring that machinery is maintained and repaired to a high standard.
Pro-active in the reduction of engineering downtime and continuous improvement of the process and the department.Person Specification

The successful candidate will ideally of completed a Timeserved engineering apprenticeship
A background in FMCG/Packaging Manufacturing will be a distinct advantage however not a prerequisite.
Ability to Fault Find on 3 Phase Electrical Systems, Drives an I/O PLC Fault Finding
You must be an excellent communicator and be able to plan and organise efficiently.
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Please send your CV and call Sophie at gap technical (url removed) (phone number removed)
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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment business.
gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.
Closing Date: 31/04/2026
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