Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

-40.00 Per Hour

Nights Mon-Fri

Oldham

gap technical are proud to be recruiting for a contract Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer on behalf of a leading manufacturer based on Oldham

Performance Objectives

• Planned and Reactive Maintenance: Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance on a wide range of production and auxiliary equipment, including automated control systems.
• Breakdown Response: Respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns, minimizing downtime and ensuring production continuity.
• Preventive Maintenance: Execute preventative maintenance tasks in accordance with the site''s Maintenance Plan to enhance equipment reliability.
• Fault Diagnosis: Quickly and effectively troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system faults to support production targets.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely records, including maintenance logs, work orders, and compliance reports.
• Safe Isolation Procedures: Conduct electrical, pneumatic, and steam isolations in accordance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety protocols.
• Technical Documentation: Develop and revise technical documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedules, and engineering schematics.
• Spare Parts Management: Support inventory control and organisation of the engineering store to ensure critical parts are available when needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to site-wide continuous improvement and reliability programs to enhance operational efficiency.

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 environment.
• Demonstrable continuous improvement mindset and practical application of root cause analysis.
• Ambitious, hardworking, and enthusiastic with a proactive, "can-do" attitude.

Apply

To apply, please send your CV via the Apply Now option. For further information or to discuss other opportunities, feel free to reach out.

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

Closing Date 08.09.2025