Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
A well-established chemical manufacturing business is seeking an electrically biased Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team in Tameside. This is a permanent opportunity offering stability, a strong salary package, and the chance to work within a process-driven production environment.
The Role
Working on a rotating 3-shift pattern (06:00–14:00, 07:00–15:00, 14:00–22:00), you will be responsible for maintaining plant reliability through a combination of preventative and reactive maintenance. You’ll play a key role in ensuring production uptime while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Electrical and mechanical maintenance across all plant machinery
- Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown response
- Fault-finding on electrical and mechanical systems
- Identifying and implementing continuous improvements to enhance performance and reliability
- Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and within required timeframes
- Supporting production teams to minimise downtime
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records
- Providing guidance and mentorship to on-site apprentices
Requirements
- Electrically biased Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
- Recognised engineering qualification (apprentice trained preferred)
- Strong electrical fault-finding skills, supported by mechanical knowledge
- Experience within a manufacturing or process environment (chemical advantageous)
- Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
- Flexible and adaptable approach to workload
What’s on Offer
- Salary: £45,000
- Rotating 3-shift pattern (no nights requirement)
- Long-term, stable employment within a well-established manufacturer
- Opportunity to work in a supportive engineering team with scope to influence improvements
Interested?
If you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity, apply today. Referral incentives are also available for successful placements.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Manufacturing & Engineering
Focus: Engineering
Industry: Manufacturing and Production
Salary: £44,000 - £45,000 per annum
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Tameside
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: D7P2B1-8F1C5C81
Date posted: 6 May 2026
Consultant: Billy Higginson
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