Maintenance Engineer
| Posting date: | 03 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 July 2026 |
| Location: | M24 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 75269-64706 |
Summary
Maintenance Engineer - Up to £40 per hour
Location: Middleton
Shifts: 3‑week rotational pattern - 6-2 / 2-10 / 10-6 (nights)
Rate: Up to £40 per hour (depending on experience)
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support the reliability, performance, and safety of plant and equipment within a busy block foam manufacturing environment. This role is electrically biased, with a strong focus on planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive fault finding.
Key Responsibilities
Planned Maintenance
• Perform scheduled PPM on production machinery, control systems, and site utilities.
• Inspect, test, and maintain electrical systems including motors, drives, PLCs, and instrumentation.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed on time and accurately logged in the CMMS.
• Identify and implement reliability improvements to reduce downtime.
Reactive Maintenance
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and diagnose electrical faults.
• Support production teams to restore operations safely and efficiently.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Continuous Improvement
• Contribute to maintenance strategy development and long‑term reliability planning.
• Support equipment upgrades, modifications, and new installations
• Drive improvements in safety, performance, and operational efficiency
Key Skills & Experience
• Electrically qualified (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Experience in manufacturing or process industries (chemicals/foam advantageous)
• Strong electrical fault‑finding skills across:
• PLCs and control systems
• Motors, drives, electrical distribution
• Ability to work effectively across both proactive PPM and reactive maintenance.
Key Behaviours
• Strong safety focus
• Logical problem solver
• Team‑oriented with clear communication skills
• Flexible and responsive to production demands
Interested? Please contact Mark at Time Recruitment on 0161 238 9772