We are currently recruiting for an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer (60:40 split) to join a well established and thriving food manufacturing company based in Eccles. This is a permanent role offering a salary of £50-52k per annum, and the opportunity to work your 40 hours per week to suit you Monday to Friday!

About the Role:

Step into a dynamic and rewarding career with a fourth-generation food manufacturer renowned for high-quality products. This permanent position as a Maintenance Engineer offers a unique blend of hands-on work and leadership opportunities within a family-oriented environment. The role is based in their state-of-the-art production facility in Eccles, Manchester, and involves a 60:40 split between electrical and mechanical engineering tasks.

Key Responsibilities as Maintenance Engineer:

- Support and mentor the current engineering team, ensuring all machinery is well-maintained and production-ready.
- Assess and future-proof the existing small team's competencies.
- Maintain a clean and organised workspace, adhering to 5S principles.
- Develop the team's skills in Siemens and other programmable logic controllers.
- Lead projects involving the decommissioning of old machinery and the installation of new equipment.

Skills and Experience Required:

- Significant experience as a Maintenance Engineer with both electrical and mechanical engineering experience within a food production environment.
- Proficiency in electrical product design and fault-finding, particularly with Siemens systems.
- Strong knowledge of electrical control systems, including PLC controllers.
- Ability to program frequency inverters.
- Experience in robotics and proficient use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience is essential; HNC or BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering is desirable.

Benefits:

- Flexible working hours, including the option to work four long days per week.
- A supportive, family-oriented work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Involvement in exciting projects as the company expands and invests in new machinery.

This role is ideal for a seasoned Maintenance Engineer looking for a flexible full-time position in a hands-on, collaborative setting. Join a company that values innovation, continuous improvement, and team development. Apply now to become a key player in a growing and forward-thinking business.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy