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Maintenance Engineer
Macclesfield
Up to £56,000 package including equity & fantastic benefits including…

Employer matched pension- up to 10%
Profit-related pay
Ownership bonus- Tax Free!
Life assurance (9x salary)
Health insurance & healthcare plan (including discounts on optical and dental appointments)
Flexible working policy
Training & career progression opportunities
No weekend work!

About the Company:

Our company has been employee-owned for 35 years and is a leading manufacturer of films and coatings used in a variety of globally distributed products. Due to team expansion, we are seeking skilled maintenance engineers to join our dynamic and growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct scheduled maintenance to ensure smooth operation of machinery
Respond promptly to breakdowns, prioritising workload effectively
Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency
Adhere to health & safety protocols and report incidents accurately
Provide guidance and support to apprentice engineers during shifts

Experience & Skills Required:

Hands-on experience with coating machinery, rollers, steam generation equipment, chemical mixers, drives, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fabrication/welding

Qualifications:

Apprentice-trained (preferred)
NVQ Level 3, HNC, or HND in Engineering

Shift pattern:

Week 1 Monday- Thursday 06:00- 18:00

Week 2 Wednesday- Thursday 06:00-18:00 Friday 06:00- 15:00

Week 3 Monday- Tuesday 18:00- 06:00 Friday 06:00- 15:00

If you are a proactive and skilled engineer looking for a role in a forward-thinking, employee-owned company, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now to be part of our innovative and growing team.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes

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