My Client situated in Walkden (M38 9ST) is looking for a Mechancial Engineer to add to their growing Engineering team. Please note the shift pattern is fixed nights.

Salary: £35,000 – £37,000

Hours: 8 hour night shifts

Monday - Friday 10pm-6am

Role requirements - Mechanical Engineer 

• Complete nightly engineering checks on machinery and keep lines running (reactive to breakdowns).
• Looking for process improvements to reduce downtime.
• Assist the engineering Manager to build and Complete PPM and machine Maintenance logs, develop a continuous improvement culture.
• Assist and educate machine operators to understand their machines.
• You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of all machinery in the production area.
• Providing pro-active and reactive engineering cover to maintain and improve the performance of the plant.
• Completing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks.
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing and correcting equipment issues.
• Assist with root cause analysis to promote future reliability.
• Proactive involvement in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Uphold high standards in GMP, Food Safety and Health & Safety, to ensure a secure and compliant work environment.
• Install new equipment and machinery as needed, ensuring proper functioning and adherence to safety standards.
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, inspection reports, and equipment histories.

Skills - Mechanical Engineer

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering is essential
• Experience gained working with tubular winders, slitters and wrapping machines is desirable

What we can offer you;

• 20 days of annual leave
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free on site parking.