Maintenance Engineering - North West

Specialising exclusively in Maintenance recruitment I cover the North West area where I have built great relationships & recruited for major organisations across a broad range of industry sectors & maintenance positions. I believe communication is key and even more so is listening to both candidates and client’s needs to ensure I have provided a timely and professional services.

 

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Maintenance Engineering - North West

Specialising exclusively in Maintenance recruitment I cover the North West area where I have built great relationships & recruited for major organisations across a broad range of industry sectors & maintenance positions. I believe communication is key and even more so is listening to both candidates and client’s needs to ensure I have provided a timely and professional services.

 

     Click Here to view this Months 'Pick Of The Bunch' of available MAINTENANCE candidates

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An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a leading Manufacturing organisation who are known worldwide. An opportunity to join an already established Manufacturing team and to join an organisation that pride themselves on a Friendly working environment. This is an opportunity to join a company who have been Established for over 50 years who continue to grow and offer Stability and development and training. 

The Quality Inspector roles is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Burnley / Preston.

The Quality Inspector will be required to work the following Shift: Permanent Nights – Monday to Thursday 10pm till 07:30am 

Benefits the Quality Inspector will receive: 

  • Salary: £39.144.56    
  • Pension Contribution matched at 5.5% = 11%
  • 32days holiday 
  • Production Bonus Scheme 
  • On site Gym. 
  • Secured Parking. 
  • Overtime. – Plenty available 

Key experience for the Quality Inspector:  

  • Previous, proven experience within a Skilled Inspector role, 
  • Experience within Inspection of milling, turning and Welding. 
  • Experienced within a manufacturing environment. 
  • Able to use CMM Operations
  • Strong background in technical understanding 
  • Quality Engineering 
  • We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is used to work within a heavy engineering environment. 
  • Time served – mechanical engineer. 
  • At least 2-3 years’ experience within Quality control 


Key Duties for the Quality Inspector: 

  • First point of call for Patrol inspections 
  • Dealing with all Inspection reports 
  • Being responsible for the final view / Inspection of completed assemblies 
  • Handle weights up to 25kg 
  • Able to use computers for Data purpose 
  • Support the Quality team – support internal audits 
 

An opportunity has a risen for a skilled Welder & Fabricator to join a leading Manufacturing organisation who are known worldwide. An opportunity to join an already established team and to join an organisation that pride themselves on a Friendly working environment. This is an opportunity to join a company who have been Established for over 50years who continue to grow and offer Stability and development and training. 

The Welder & Fabricators role is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Burnley / Preston.

The Welder & Fabricator will be required to work the following Shift:  Nights – Monday to Thursday 10pm till 7:30am 

Benefits the Welder & Fabricator will receive: 

  • Salary: £39,144,56 
  • Pension Contribution matched at 5.5% = 11%
  • 32days holiday 
  • Production Bonus Scheme 
  • On site Gym. 
  • Secured Parking. 
  • Overtime. – Plenty available 

Key Requirements for the Welder & Fabricator:  

  • Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment. 
  • Use manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal pieces using MIG/MAG and TIG processes. 
  • Welding must meet both Fort vale’s Quality, and ASME standards. (Welders are tested every 6 months). 
  • Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. 
  • Manually handle weights up to 25kg. 
  • Use of hand fettling/grinding tools. 
  • Read and complete tasks to meet technical drawings, work with, and understand weld symbols and weld procedures (WPS). 
  • May have contact with small amounts of grinding dust/welding fume containing stainless steel. 
  • Mandatory Ear protection for welding and grinding processes & recommended for others. 
  • Sets up and operates fabricating machines, such as press brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, and drill presses. 
  • Fabricate and assemble sheet metal products. 
  • Set up and operate machine tools associated with fabricating shops, such as radial drill press, end mill, and edge planer. 
  • Bends and straighten metal by hammering, chipping and grinding it. We are looking for a Time served Welder & Fabricator. 
  • Proven experience within FMCG / Manufacturing environment. 
  • Skilled Welder & Fabricator 
 

We’re seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join one of the UK’s most respected textiles and manufacturing businesses. Be part of a respected industry leader with ongoing investment in technology and people, and a company who offer Supportive work environment with a focus on safety, quality, and sustainability.

The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Bolton / Oldham / Burnley

Shift in place:

The Maintenance Engineer will be required to work a Continental shift – 4on-4off – 2days – 2nights. 12-hour shift – working 7am till 7pm with 277 hours holiday.

Benefits the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will receive:  

  • Salary £49.576.80
  • Generous holiday
  • Service days included.
  • Great Pension Contribution 10%
  • Health care
  • Plenty of Overtime – paying great rates / Parking / Canteen.
  • Canteen serving hot food
  • Sick pay


Requirements:

  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on factory machines.
  • Overhaul, upkeep, and repair of all plant machines
  • Responding to breakdowns
  • Overhaul of gearboxes, pumps and motors, Temp Controllers, Granulator’s, Shredders.
  • Repairs to pneumatics and hydraulics
  • Previous experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/ Fitter in a manufacturing or production environment
  • We are looking for a proactive individual who can work well within a team but also to their own initiative.
  • Ideally the right individual with be Apprentice trained.
  • Holding a NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Mechanical engineering
 

This is an opportunity to join thriving textiles environment an opportunity to join a company that Value expertise and reward performances. A Leading UK-Based manufacturer Specialising in High quality textiles for a range of Industries. 

The Maintenance Electrician with be joining a well-established Maintenance Team. 

The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from the following locations: Hyde, Denton, Manchester, Oldham, Middleton. 

The Maintenance Electrician with work the following Shifts: Rotating – 6am–2pm & 2pm–10pm

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

  • Salary £44,000 
  • 8% Pension Contribution
  • Life Assurance
  • 25 + 8 Days Holiday
  • Bonus Scheme

Responsibilities:

  • Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on electrical systems and equipment
  • Respond to and diagnose breakdowns quickly and effectively
  • Perform electrical fault-finding and repair across a variety of textile machinery
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety standards at all times
  • Work collaboratively with the wider maintenance and engineering teams
  • Support continuous improvement projects and process efficiency initiatives
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

Experience: 

  • We are looking for an Apprentice trained Maintenance Electrician 
  • Qualified to a Level 3 in electrical engineering 
  • Ideally coming from a Manufacturing / Textiles environment. 
  • Strong Electrical fault-finding abilities. 
  • Experienced with Textiles equipment. 
 

Service Engineer (Mechanically Biased) – Blackburn Based 

Are you a skilled Service Engineer – mechanically biased looking for a new challenge? Want to work with a company that values experience, offers variety, and gets you home for a long weekend every week?

We’re on the lookout for an Apprentice-Trained Service Engineer with a strong mechanical bias to join an established team. Based in Blackburn, you’ll travel to key customer sites across Bristol, Scunthorpe, Cumbria, and Leicester, providing top-tier service and support.

Location: Blackburn (with travel to Bristol, Scunthorpe, Cumbria & Leicester)
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:30am – 5:00pm (4-day working week!)

Benefits for the Service Engineer

  • Salary: Offer a Salary from £35,000 - £40,000 
  • Overtime Available 
  • Company Van
  • Full-Time, Permanent
  • Pension 
  • 20 + 8 Days Annual Leave 
  • iPad
  • Company Credit Card
  • All Expenses Covered
  • PPE

Experience & Requirements for the Service Engineer.  

  • Apprentice trained and qualified to Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (essential)
  • Experience in sewage treatment, recycling plants, or heavy engineering environments is highly desirable
  • Comfortable with UK-wide travel (Monday–Thursday)
  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated with excellent customer service abilities
  • Servicing, repairing, and maintaining mechanical equipment on customer sites
  • Providing technical support and ensuring machinery runs efficiently and safely
  • Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance
  • Working closely with site teams to ensure high standards are met.
 

A fantastic new opportunity for an electrically-biased Maintenance Engineer to join a leading specialist manufacturer. This is an opportunity to join an established organisation who have 50+ years within the industry. This is an award-winning organisation who hold a very strong track record. 

This is an opportunity for a driven, motivated Engineer who is confident and holds strong electrical abilities, an opportunity to join an already established maintenance team. 

The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from the following locations:  Rochdale / Bolton / Manchester / Oldham 

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

  • Salary: £48,961    
  • 6% Pension scheme 
  • Life Assurance 
  • 33days holiday
  • Medical Care 
  • Healthcare
  • Overtime 

Shift in place: Days – Monday to Friday. 7:30am till 4pm – Early finish on a Friday. 

Call out system in place – you will be required to work a 1in5 call out system. 

Duties and requirements the Maintenance electrician will hold and be responsible for: 

  • Previous experience within a similar role is essential to this role. 
  • Strong fault-finding abilities. 
  • Prove experience within a manufacturing environment. 
  • Proven experience with: AC & DC Drives, Installation experience, Wire testing, Panel Building, Instrumentation. 
  • Experienced with Siemens PLC’s – strong fault-finding abilities – Programming would be at an advantage.  
  • Planned preventive maintenance. 
  • Carry out routine servicing and inspection on all production machinery. 
  • Carry out essential testing of equipment and systems. 
  • Ideally holding experience with ATEX equipment. 
  • Ideally, we are looking for a 70/30 split as there will be some mechanical requirements. 
  • We are looking for an Apprentice trained maintenance electrician. 
  • Holding a Formal qualification in Electrical engineering – City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 
  • 17th / 18th IEE Wiring regulations. 
  • City & Guilds 2391 Testing 
  • UK Driving licence required / Travel to alternative sites required – all site located in within 5Miles of one another. 
  • Must be happy to work the required call out system. Working 1in5 calls – this is split between engineers. 
 

This is an exceptional opportunity for an apprentice-trained Maintenance Electrician, an opportunity to join a global manufacturing organisation based in the North West, not only an opportunity to join a leading organisation but to also join an already established friendly maintenance team. 

Are you looking to join a company who continues to invest and are continuing to grow, then this may be the right move for you. 
 
The Maintenance Electrician position is commutable from the following locations: Rochdale / Oldham / Wigan / Blackburn / Bury 

The Maintenance Electrician will be required to work the following shift:  Days: 07:30am till 3:30pm    

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

  • Salary: £45,000  
  • 33days holiday 
  • Health care 
  • 8% Pension 
  • Onsite parking 

Duties and requirements the Maintenance Electrician will hold and be responsible for: 

  • Strong fault- finding abilities with Allen Bradley & Siemens S7 PLC’s 
  • Experience with: Motors and Drives / Inverters / Single and 3 Phase systems. 
  • Confident with both Hydraulics & Pneumatics / Bearings / Fluid systems / Steam systems / Press Machinery / Conveyor systems  
  • Experienced with Motor testing. 
  • We are ideally looking for the individual to hold a 60/40 Split – electrically biased. 
  • Welding and machining experience would be at an advantage. 
  • Previous experience within a Textiles / Manufacturing environment. 
  • We are looking for an Apprentice trained engineer. 
  • Holding a ONC / City & Guilds Level 3 in electrical engineering 
  • Also holding their 18th IEE Wiring regulations. 
  • Flexibility is key as there will also be a call out Rota in place – rotating Weekly. 
 

New exciting opportunity to join a global Manufacturing organisation based in Greater Manchester Area.  This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join an already established maintenance team. 

The Maintenance Engineers position is commutable from the following locations: Warrington / Skelmersdale / Bolton / Wigan 

Shift the maintenance engineer will be required to work Shift Pattern 4 on 4 off - 2 x 12 hr days & 2 x 12hr nights, 5 * 18-day breaks fixed

Benefits the Maintenance Engineer will receive: 

  • Salary: £51.000- £54,000 DOE 
  • Great training and progression opportunities 
  • Company Pension Contribution 7%
  • Life Assurance 
  • Healthcare 
  • Secured onsite Parking 
  • Plenty of overtime 

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible and hold the following experience:  

  • Maintain and install all mechanical plant & machinery in line with company requirements.
  • React quickly, diagnose & repair any mechanical related problems on the plant or equipment.
  • Carry out our planned preventative maintenance schedule on the full range of equipment within the site .
  • Ensure that all plant and machinery is kept in a good, safe working & clean condition.
  • Complete all relevant paperwork associated with the task being performed in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Carry out daily inspections as requested related to safety, air, steam and water leaks and complete repairs as necessary.
  • Report any problems regarding equipment and machinery immediately to the Engineering Team Leader.
  • Ensure that you are aware of the Company Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures and that you always adhere to them.
  • Complete Maintenance work orders, use of a CMMS system, Agility or similar
  • Experience with pneumatic & hydraulic equipment & systems
  • Knowledge of high-pressure steam boilers and systems
  • Welding skills such as MMA, TIG, MIG
  • General workshop skills, tools, lathe, milling etc.
  • Able to read schematic drawings
  • Some multi skilling would be advantageous
  • Ideally you will be Apprentice trained holding a HNC / City & guilds Level 3 in Mechanical engineering. 
 

Are you a Maintenance Electrician actively seeking a new opportunity? Are you looking for a company who can offer stability – then this might just be the role for you!

We are currently assisting a Manufacturing organisation based in the Lancashire Area who are actively recruiting for a Maintenance Electrician to join their  already well-established maintenance team on site due to production and high demands. This is an opportunity for a Driven individual who also like to take on Overtime as there is plenty going on site.  

The Maintenance Electrician position is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Bolton / Oldham / Burnley 

Benefits the maintenance electrician will receive: 

  • Position: Maintenance Electrician 
  • Shift: Days – Monday to Friday – Option of work 07:30am till 4:30pm or you can work 08:00am till 5pm  
  • Earnings £45.334 
  • Benefits: 25+8days holiday / Life Insurance / 10% Pension scheme / Overtime Plenty on offer / Canteen serving Hot food / Sick-Pay  

Experience and Duties the Maintenance Electrician  

  • To be multi-skilled – electrically biased – holding roughly a 70/30split
  • To Complete all PPM for the site 
  • Site Maintenance of Electrical and mechanical equipment  
  • Respond to Breakdowns in a timely manner 
  • Experience with both Electrical and mechanical parts 
  • Able to read Electrical drawings 
  • Experience with the following: Hydraulics & Pneumatics / PLC systems / Shredders and Granulators / Single and 3 Phase systems / Temp Controllers and pressure controllers 
  • Fault finding abilities on PLC’s – Siemens preferably 
  • Must be Apprentice trained holding a formal qualification in Electrical engineering HNC / City & Guilds 
  • Minimum of 5 years-experience 
  • Hold great attention to details / be highly motivated / keen to join a busy organisation / Also keen to take on Overtime.
 

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Engineer. 

This is an opportunity to Join a leading organisation that have sites throughout the UK and continue to grow. An opportunity to join a friendly & busy site where you will join an already established team.  
  
The Maintenance Engineer’s role is commutable from the following locations:  Oldham / Middleton / Hyde / Stretford / Rochdale / Bury 

Benefits the Maintenance Engineer will receive: 

  • £42,531 (Plus, Commitment Pay of £3,825, Paid 1/12th each month)    
  • Progression opportunities 
  • Up to 10% Pension Contribution 
  • Private Healthcare 
  • 25+8days holiday
  • Cycle to work scheme. 
  • Assistants Program / Health Advice 
  • Overtime  

Shift in place for the Maintenance Engineer:  

Days – Monday to Friday 8am till 4pm 

Key Responsibilities the Maintenance Engineer:   

To work as part of the Maintenance team as a mechanically focused technician with some multi-skilled experience. The position will be responsible for providing mechanical expertise, carrying out repairs on plant equipment in a timely and efficient manner and ensuring equipment is safe and fit for purpose. The position holder will be responsible for safety permits where required and to provide first line supervision for all contactor activity. 

  • To provide mechanical support to the maintenance department in order to carry out repairs on all plant equipment. 
  • Ensure all machinery and equipment on site is both mechanically and electrically safe. 
  • Carry out other support maintenance work when required. 
  • Carrying out repairs on the following Kit: Pumps / Conveyor systems / Gearboxes / Hydraulics & Pneumatics.
  • Ideally holding experience within Chemical or Heavy engineering. 
  • We are looking for an Apprentice trained Maintenance engineer. 
  • Holding a formal qualification in Mechanical engineering. 
  • Flexibility is key – a Motivated individual who is keen to take on over time. 
 

Are you seeking a new opportunity within a busy & friendly environment? Are you a qualified CNC Programmer with proven experience programming FANUC and MAZATROL controls?, if so this may be the role for you. We are currently recruiting for a leading specialist organisation based in the North-West who are now looking to strengthen their already established Workshop team by recruiting an additional CNC Programmer. 

  • Position: CNC Programmer / Production Engineer 
  • Shift: Days only Monday to Friday – Early finish on Friday. 
  • Salary: £36,000 - £40,000
  • 33days holiday 
  • Pension
  • On-site parking 


This position is commutable from the following Area’s: Hyde / Ashton-Under-Lyne / Manchester / Altrincham / Stretford / Stockport 

Ideally the CNC Programmer / Production Engineer will hold the following: 

  • Previous experience with Programming on MAZAK & FANUC Controls 
  • Must be fully trained with proven experience 
  • Experience with generating and proving out programs on both CNC Lathes and vertical milling machines. 
  • Ability with Setting / operating / milling and turning – mainly FANUC and Mazatrol Controls. 
  • Able to work to engineering drawings and 3D Models 
  • Proven experience with programming MAZAK integrex multi axis turning centres. 
  • Experience in continuous improvement methodologies – Kaizen & 5S 
  • Ideally the CNC Programmer will be Apprentice trained holding a HND/HNC in Manufacturing Engineering. 
     
 

An opportunity has arisen for a mechanically-biased Maintenance Engineer on permanent nights to join a leading manufacturing organisation who are known worldwide. An opportunity to join an already established maintenance team and to join an organisation that pride themselves on a friendly working environment. This is an opportunity to join a company who have been established for over 50 years who continue to grow and offer stability and development and training. 

The Maintenance Engineer role is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Burnley / Preston.

The Maintenance Engineer will be required to work the following Shift:  Permanent Nights: Monday to Thursday 22:00pm till 07:30am 

Benefits the Maintenance Engineer will receive: 

  • Salary: £46,356.96
  • Pension Contribution matched at 5.5% = 11%
  • 32days holiday 
  • Production Bonus Scheme 
  • On site Gym. 
  • Secured Parking. 
  • Overtime. – Plenty available 

Key Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer: 

  • Apprentice trained, Holding formal qualifications in Mechanical engineering. 
  • Experience with CNC Machinery and Conventional machines. 
  • Experienced with: Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Gearboxes, Conveyor systems, 
  • Holding a Slight Electrical ability would be at an advantage. 
  • Welding and Fabrication skills would be at an advantage. 
  • Basic Machining experience. 
  • Experienced within a FMCG / Manufacturing environment. 

Key Duties for the Maintenance Engineer: 

  • Perform Planned and preventative maintenance. 
  • Support your team and functions throughout the plant. 
  • Liaise with coordinator to establish requirements. 
  • Assessing each job and the need for spare parts
  • Self-development activities
  • Maintain high quality Mechanical machinery, repairs and maintenance to machinery and site.