Job Description
PPM Engineer Location: OldhamShift: 2pm10pm, rolling 10-day cycle (Tuesday to following Thursday)Salary: Up to £45,000 per annumOverview Im supporting one of my clients within the food manufacturing sector who are looking to add a PPM Engineerto their engineering team. This is a hands-on role maintaining and repairing a range of production equipment to ensure smooth and efficient site operations. Its a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that invests heavily in its people, plant and processes.Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on production machinery including conveyors, ovens, filling machines, metal detectors and x-rays.
* Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults efficiently.
* Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety and company standards.
* Complete daily engineering logs, PPM sheets and relevant documentation.
* Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime and improve reliability.
* Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.
* Support continuous improvement and contribute to engineering projects.
Skills & Experience
* Time-served or qualified engineer (mechanical or electrical bias).
* Strong fault-finding skills and the ability to work under pressure.
* Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing environments preferred.
* Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
* Confident interpreting engineering drawings and manuals.
* Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-focused approach
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