Site Service Engineer

Oldham
3 weeks ago
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Service Engineer

Oldham
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£42,286 plus excellent OT opportunities & benefits including...

Employer matched pension 4%
32 days including bank holidays
Free Parking
Company training & development

About the Role

Are you a time-served, hands-on Mechanical Engineer with a passion for maintaining critical systems and ensuring operational excellence? We are a leading UK manufacturer of high-quality added value sweet bakery products, and we're looking for a skilled engineer to join our team.

As a Mechanical Bias Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and optimising a wide range of factory services and production systems. You'll support both planned and reactive maintenance, participate in engineering projects, and play a key role in ensuring compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

Ensure all health & safety standards are met, including adherence to Safe Systems of Work.
Maintain and repair a wide range of plant equipment including boilers, autoclaves, cooling towers, lifts, compressed air and domestic water systems.
Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
Complete preventative maintenance and support project-based work.
Accurately complete engineering paperwork including PPM sheets and work records.
Collaborate closely with production and engineering teams to share updates and information.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with food safety standards.
Support the commissioning and integration of new equipment and systems.
Ensure compliance with legislation such as Legionella L8, LOLER, and Pressure Systems Regulations.
Clear and consistent communication with supervisors and teams.
Effective involvement in engineering projects and equipment commissioning.

Skills & Experience Required

Time-served in a factory services environment or similar background.
Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
BOAS certification (or equivalent) preferred.
Experience with steam systems, compressed air, pipe fitting, and water treatment.
Basic plumbing skills and understanding of Legionella control.

Shift Pattern

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Why Join Us?

We are committed to excellence in manufacturing and continuous improvement. Join a supportive, skilled engineering team in a clean, well-run production environment, where safety, quality, and reliability are top priorities.

Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career with a company that values your experience and dedication.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes

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