Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Elec Bias)
A5 Recruitment
Multi Skilled / Lead Engineer (Elec Bias)
Location:- Irlam, Manchester
Salary:- Up to £55,000 per annum
Hours:- Monday – Friday (40 hours)
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Multiskilled Engineer ready to step into (or continue in) a lead role within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
This is a hands-on position where you’ll take ownership of engineering activities on site, while leading a small team and driving performance across multiple production lines.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a small team of engineers on shift
- Plan and prioritise maintenance activities in line with production needs
- Work closely with production to maximise uptime and efficiency
- Carry out reactive and planned maintenance across site
- Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults
- Fault-find and work with PLC systems
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping (5S environment)
- Assess team capability and support ongoing development
- Ensure machinery is fully operational and production-ready
- Provide engineering support across multiple product lines
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in a food manufacturing environment (Essential)
- Strong electrical & mechanical fault-finding skills
- Experience working with PLCs
- Previous team leadership or supervisory experience
- Proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Knowledge of lean / 5S principles
What’s in it for You
- Salary up to £55,000
- Monday–Friday working pattern
- Clear opportunity to lead and influence a team
- Stable, well-established manufacturing environment
- Autonomy and ownership in your role
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