Multi Skilled Production Engineer
Trafford Park, Manchester
3 Shift Pattern
Scantec a recruiting for a proactive Maintenance Engineer who can maximise production efficiency through effective inspection, maintenance and rapid resolution of equipment issues. You’ll play a key role in preventing unplanned downtime, maintaining factory services, and supporting continuous improvement across the site.
Alongside hands-on engineering work, you’ll support and coach production teams, helping to improve equipment understanding, reliability and overall performance.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively support all health, safety and quality initiatives across the site
Communicate effectively with management, production and maintenance teams across all shifts
Develop and support predictive and planned maintenance systems for production equipment
Maintain safe, reliable and cost-effective factory utilities
Improve factory efficiency through effective repair, maintenance and enhancement of plant and facilities
Ensure accurate maintenance records and clear communication with your line manager
Maintain strong technical knowledge through manuals, training and development
Train, coach and motivate production teams to improve equipment knowledge and performance
Maintain and develop maintenance resources, including stores, workshop, documentation and systems
Regularly walk production lines, addressing defects immediately or scheduling repairs as appropriate
Positively lead, challenge and promote a strong site culture
Skills & Technical Knowledge
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Maintenance planning and prioritisation
Predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring
Health & Safety systems, including permit to work
Continuous improvement and problem-solving tools
Machine control systems programming and diagnostics
Good IT skills
Strong communication and teamworking ability
Coaching and mentoring capability
Minimum technical requirements:
Mechanical competency for electrical engineers
IPAF Scissor Lift licence
Basic welding skills
PLC introductory knowledge
Qualifications & Experience
NVQ Level 3 or recognised engineering apprenticeship in plant maintenance
ONC in Engineering or demonstrable equivalent knowledge
Good understanding of safety and environmental regulations
Minimum 4 years’ experience in an engineering environment or strong plant operational background
Solid knowledge of factory plant, processes and equipment
Why Apply?
This is a hands-on, varied role offering real influence on site performance, reliability and culture. You’ll work closely with production teams, have opportunities to develop your skills, and play a key part in improving plant efficiency and reliability.
If this sounds like the right next step, we’d like to hear from you