Maintenance Manager/Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Eccles
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£52,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Electrical Qualifications Fault Finding Maintenance Engineering Team Leadership Food Manufacturing FMCG Three-Phase Motors Continuous Improvement

FULL DESCRIPTION

Maintenance Manager/Engineer

Location: Eccles, Greater Manchester

Salary: £49,000 - £52,000 per annum + Benefits

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Posted: 3 hours ago

The Role

  • Lead and support a small team of 2 engineers
  • 70/30 split – electrically biased, hands-on role
  • Maintain and troubleshoot: Sensors, relays, and drives; Single & three-phase motors; Food production machinery
  • Drive reliability and continuous improvement across the site

Requirements

  • Electrical qualifications (essential)
  • Food/FMCG manufacturing background (essential)
  • Strong fault-finding and maintenance experience
  • Comfortable leading a small team while remaining hands-on

Package

  • Salary: £49,000 – £52,000
  • Hours: 7am – 4pm (flexibility required)
  • Shift Pattern: Days only
  • Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays
  • Pension: NEST scheme
  • Healthcare: Available after 1 year

Additional Info

Hiring process already underway – quick turnaround expected. Training provided, limited progression structure but opportunity to shape the role.

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