Multi skilled maintenance (semi skilled) in Bury

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established engineering company specialising in the heat treatment of steel and non-ferrous components for the Aerospace and Engineering industries.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer to join a small, supportive maintenance team, working on a variety of industrial furnaces, machinery and associated plant equipment.

Our client is looking for someone who is hands-on, reliable and keen to learn, with a solid mechanical background. Previous experience with heat treatment equipment is advantageous but not essential, as training will be provided.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and servicing of industrial furnaces and associated machinery.

• Diagnose mechanical faults and assist with breakdown repairs.

• Maintain and repair pumps, motors, bearings, belts, pulleys and transmission systems.

• Undertake general mechanical maintenance, including basic welding, fabrication and pipe fitting.

• Assist with installation, commissioning and upgrades of plant and equipment.

• Complete maintenance records and relevant engineering documentation.

• Support continuous improvement activities to increase equipment reliability.

• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out safely and efficiently.

• Participate in out-of-hours breakdown support when required.

• Previous experience in mechanical engineering, maintenance or a similar hands-on engineering role.

• Good mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

• Experience working with pumps, motors, bearings and mechanical drive systems.

• Basic welding, fabrication or pipe fitting knowledge would be beneficial.

• Some electrical knowledge would be advantageous but is not essential.

• A relevant engineering qualification would be desirable.

• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.

• Reliable, hardworking and willing to develop new skills.

We would also welcome applications from Semi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers, Mechanical Fitters and mechanically biased engineers looking to progress into a maintenance position.

• Salary up to £35,000, depending on experience.

• Permanent position with an established engineering business.

• Company pension contributions of up to 8%.

• Company health scheme.

• Profit-related pay scheme.

• 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

• Varied engineering work within a supportive team.

If you have a mechanical engineering background and are looking for a stable, long-term opportunity where you can develop your maintenance skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your updated CV, or contact ES Recruit for a confidential discussion. Sue - (phone number removed)