Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Swift Temps are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing operation in Middlewich.

This is a genuinely hands-on engineering role, working across both mechanical and electrical maintenance to keep production running safely and efficiently. You'll be responsible for a mixture of planned preventative maintenance, reactive breakdown work and general engineering improvements across the site.

The role would suit someone from a manufacturing, heavy industrial, concrete, aggregates, quarrying or similar environment who is confident getting stuck in and working across a variety of plant and machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across the site
• Diagnose and repair both mechanical and electrical faults
• Respond to breakdowns quickly and safely to minimise production downtime
• Carry out maintenance and repairs on motors, drives, control panels and associated equipment
• Work on hydraulic and mechanical systems
• Maintain conveyors, material handling equipment and other production machinery
• Support installation, modification and commissioning of new equipment
• Carry out fault finding and basic PLC diagnostics where required
• Identify recurring faults and recommend improvements to improve reliability
• Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately
• Work closely with the production team to keep the plant operating efficiently
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety and housekeeping at all times

What We're Looking For

• Recognised Engineering qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent experience
• Level 3 Engineering qualification or equivalent
• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance experience
• Previous experience within manufacturing, heavy industry or a similar production environment
• Confident electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
• Experience with motors, inverter drives, control panels and mechanical systems
• Good understanding of safe working practices
• Able to work independently and take ownership of engineering issues
• Reliable and comfortable working a 4-on / 4-off, 12-hour shift pattern

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

• Conveyors
• Bucket elevators
• Screw conveyors
• Material handling systems
• Hydraulic systems
• PLC-controlled equipment
• Basic PLC fault finding
• Plant installation and commissioning
• Concrete products, aggregates, quarrying or other heavy manufacturing environments

What's on Offer

• £15 - £17 per hour
• 4 days on / 4 days off
• 06:00 18:00 days only
• No night shifts
• Temp to perm opportunity or permanent position
• Overtime opportunities
• Training and development
• Free on-site parking
• Long-term opportunity within an established manufacturing environment

Please note: The role involves working a 4-on / 4-off, 12-hour days-only shift pattern, so candidates must be comfortable with these hours.