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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Auxtronic Ltd
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M24WU, England

Salary

£62,500 - £1.5 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Manchester with a basic salary of £62,500 per annum.
  • Candidates are expected to have at least 5 years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment, preferably in food or FMCG.
  • The role involves 60% electrical maintenance and 40% mechanical maintenance, focusing on both breakdown support and planned preventive maintenance.
  • Benefits include a potential pay rise to £67,000 by the end of Q1 2025, overtime pay at 1.5 times the rate, 6 months of sick pay, and a 14% pension contribution.
  • The employer is recognized for its market-leading benefits and high retention rates among engineers, with a strong emphasis on professional development.

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Manchester

62,500 P/A basic salary

Shifts: 4on4off (2D/2N 7-7)

Benefits: Payrise likely to 67k by the end of Q1 2025, Overtime at X1.5 with a lot of availability, 6 Month sick pay scheme, 4X Salary Life Assurance, 14% Pension, 23 Shifts Annual Leave, paternity scheme, car parking, in house engineering training team, premium uniform, well facilitated canteen, tools and spares on site.

The Business

Auxtronic is partnered with a globalleader in themanufacture of snackfood and confectionaryproducts that is currentlyofferingan exciting career opportunityfor a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to jointheir Manchester bakery.

With a staggering 2.2 billion in annualturnover, 34 globalsites and a proud workforce of over 2,600 staff, they are one of the largest, most recognised and most adored confectionery producers in the world.

Within the UKthey manufacture over300 different productsincluding household favourites such asChocolate & Caramel Digestives, Rich Tea biscuits, Jaffa cakes, Go Ahead bars, Flipz, BN andHobnobs. Theyareconstantly investing in product developmentand haverecentlyreleased the White Chocolate digestives which have been very popular throughoutthe nation and are manufactured on site.

Having recently invested 25M in state of the art production line machinery, this site is expanding its capabilities and by mid 2025 will increase production by allowing for Club bars to also be produced.

Our Opinion
What makes them so attractive as an employer is the market leading benefit package, lifestyle shift pattern (less than 50% of the year worked) andthejob satisfaction that comes with working in the confectionary industry.

Retention is very high with a team of 40 Multi-Skilled Engineers, the majority of engineershave stayed between 5 and 30 years, a fewof the reasons for such high retention is ourclientis a huge supporter of professional development, the environment is rewarding as the automation on site is some of the industry's most technically advancedand the engineering team is full oflikeminded individuals that are verywelcoming.

Role briefing
Our client requires a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer that can help maintain a high speed, fully automated bakery that manufactures Jaffa Cakes, Milk and White Chocolate digestives, Hobnobs and Club Bars.

They have a multitude of assets on site includingConveyors, Ovens, Packaging machinery, Vision inspection, weighing systems, pallet wrappers, liquid filling machines, dryers, seasoning machines androbots.

The role requires 60% Electrical and 40% Mechanical Maintenance with a combination of bothbreakdown supportandPPM maintenance.

  • 70% PPM Maintenance
  • 30% Breakdown Maintenance

Hiring requirements:

  • City & Guilds, NVQ or BTEC Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance, ideally gained through a recognised apprenticeship.
  • 5 Years of experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a high speed manufacturingenvironment, ideally Food or FMCG.
  • Mechanical and Electrical skills required with a strong competency in fault finding andrepairing machinery.

About Auxtronic
Auxtronic are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunities employer.

We specialise in engineering recruitment and represent clients within manufacturing, distribution and automation industries.

Auxtronic is acting as a third party employment consultant on behalf of our client and is always looking to speak to new people interested in working with us to further their careers or grow their departments.

To get in touch with us or for more information on our services, policies and testimonials please contact us or visit our website and LinkedIn page.

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