Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

55,000 Per Annum + Bonus & Excellent Benefits

Nights Mon-Fri

Oldham

gap technical are proud to be recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer on behalf of a leading manufacturer, based at their world class facility in Oldham.

As a key member of the maintenance team, you'll keep vital, high-tech equipment running at peak performance and you'll do it on a permanent night shift with the stability, challenge, and reward that brings.

Performance Objectives

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a variety of production and auxiliary equipment, including control systems.
• Respond swiftly to breakdowns and keeping downtime to an absolute minimum.
• Deliver preventive maintenance activities in line with the Maintenance Plan
• Diagnose faults quickly and effectively to help the site hit production targets.
• Manage small engineering projects, such as new equipment installations and team training sessions.
• Supervise external contractors and service engineers when required.
• Complete all documentation accurately and promptly.
• Perform electrical, pneumatic, and steam isolations in line with strict lockout/tagout procedures.
• Create and update technical documents, including SOPs, PPM schedules, engineering drawings
• Support spare parts management to keep the engineering store optimised and ready for demand.
• Drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the site.

Person Specification

• HNC/HND in an engineering discipline.
• Completed a recognised City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent engineering apprenticeship.
• Proven post-apprenticeship experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role.
• Strong electrical bias (60/40) with competence across both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair faults across electrical, pneumatic, steam, and water systems.
• Experience in both planned and reactive maintenance within a manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Demonstrable continuous improvement mindset and practical application of root cause analysis.
• Ambitious, hardworking, and enthusiastic with a proactive, "can-do" attitude.

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Gap Technical is operating as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Closing Date 17/10/2025