Maintenance Engineer

Gap Technical

Posted 13 hours ago, valid for a month

Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 2FG, England

£35 per hour

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A leading national manufacturing business near Runcorn is seeking a Maintenance Engineer with a salary of £35.00 per hour plus overtime rates of 1.5x and 2x.
The role requires a time-served Engineering Apprenticeship (Level 3 or higher) and experience in FMCG, Pharmaceutical, or Chemical manufacturing is advantageous.
Key responsibilities include installing, testing, and maintaining plant equipment, performing planned preventative maintenance, and collaborating with production teams to minimize downtime.
Candidates should possess strong communication skills, be confident with computer systems, and demonstrate resilience under pressure.
The position is based on a 3-shift rotation and applications are open until June 1, 2025.

Maintenance Engineer£35.00 per hour + Overtime (1.5x / 2x)Runcorn - 3-Shift Rotation (Earlies / Lates / Nights)

gap technical is proud to be representing a leading national manufacturing business in their search for a Maintenance Engineer to join their team at their site near Runcorn.

Key Responsibilities

Install, test, and maintain plant equipment, services, and buildings on-site.
Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Collaborate with production teams to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Complete GMP assessments and ensure compliance; report and act on findings.
Assist the Senior Shift Engineer in implementing cost-saving and efficiency improvements.

Candidate Profile

Time-served Engineering Apprenticeship (Level 3 or higher).
Electrically biased (essential).
Experience in FMCG, Pharmaceutical, or Chemical manufacturing (advantageous).
Confident with computer systems and maintenance software.
Strong communication skills-able to liaise across all levels.
Resilient under pressure and able to prioritise effectively.
A strong team player with solid problem-solving skills.

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Closing Date: 01.06.2025

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