Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 November 2025 |
| Location: | Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 2SH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | GI Group Main Account |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CA251003246294_1759485047 |
Summary
I am looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to service production needs in regards to regular maintenance, engineering issues and machinery breakdowns. All maintenance activities are in compliance with ISO 9001: 2000, ISO 14001 and other customer specific standards as relevant.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To carry out routine servicing and inspection on all production machinery and mechanical systems and equipment.
* Use the preventative maintenance system to reduce breakdowns and unplanned maintenance.
* Carry out essential legislative testing of mechanical equipment and systems.
* To work safely within the company's Health and Safety Procedures.
* To identify and keep essential stock items at necessary working levels.
* To assist the Engineering Manager in identifying process improvements through elimination of downtime and other continuous improvement initiatives (CIP Process).
* To assist the Engineering Manager with projects and developments.
* Liaise when necessary with external contractors.
Essential Skills
* ONC, HNC or City and guilds qualified.
* Hydraulic and pneumatic experience.
* Mig and MMA welding experience is essential. Tig would be beneficial.
* Heavy / Medium engineering background.
* Lifting and slinging experience
* Computer literate. Can use Microsoft office. Use of PPM system such as Pirana or similar.
* Driving licence.
Preferred but not essential
* Turning experience.
* IPAF qualification. The job involves working at heights.
* Some basic electrical experience.
* FLT licence
* Atex Experience
* Gas burners / Gas safe registered
Hours of work 7.30am to 4pm Monday to Thursday and 7.30am to 3pm on Fridays. Flexibility is required to work on Saturdays (paid overtime).
Benefits
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* 2 x salary Life Insurance
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* 3% Company Contribution to Pension
Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.
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