**Mechanical Maintenance Engineer**

Initial 2-month contract + Likely extensions

Location: Greater Manchester / Northwest

Rate: Up to £32.00p/h DOE (Limited – Outside IR35 / PAYE / Umbrella)

Shifts: Panama Days and Nights

High Speed / Machinery / Automation

We are currently recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on a contract basis for a leading client based in Greater Manchester. This well-established company is renowned for its innovation in the design and production of secure documents, including currency and other high-security items.

Responsibilities for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role include:

Managing reactive breakdowns and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) to ensure plant efficiency
Working on critical plant machinery including presses, conveyors, pumps, packaging machines, and sorting systems
Ensuring compliance with safety standards in a high-volume industrial production environment
Logging and reporting necessary maintenance and operational data in accordance with internal processes
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining plant performance

Key skills and attributes required:

Time-served mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
Experience with mechanical systems such as gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, and pumps
Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail with a focus on maintenance improvements
Site Safety Card – CSCS / CCNSG

Benefits of working with this company:

Outside IR35 Ltd company contract
Potential for contract extensions based on performance and business needs

I am looking to speak to talented Industrial Electricians with site installations experience, who are looking for a very rewarding and challenging contract position. For more information, please contact Sam Martlew, Recruitment Specialist at ATA Recruitment.

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