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
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Proactively support all health, safety and quality initiatives across the site
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Communicate effectively with management, production and maintenance teams across all shifts
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Develop and support predictive and planned maintenance systems for production equipment
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Maintain safe, reliable and cost-effective factory utilities
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Improve factory efficiency through effective repair, maintenance and enhancement of plant and facilities
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Ensure accurate maintenance records and clear communication with your line manager
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Maintain strong technical knowledge through manuals, training and development
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Train, coach and motivate production teams to improve equipment knowledge and performance
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Maintain and develop maintenance resources, including stores, workshop, documentation and systems
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Regularly walk production lines, addressing defects immediately or scheduling repairs as appropriate
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Positively lead, challenge and promote a strong site culture
Skills & Technical Knowledge
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Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
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Maintenance planning and prioritisation
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Predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring
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Health & Safety systems, including permit to work
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Continuous improvement and problem-solving tools
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Machine control systems programming and diagnostics
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Good IT skills
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Strong communication and teamworking ability
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Coaching and mentoring capability
Minimum technical requirements:
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Mechanical competency for electrical engineers
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IPAF Scissor Lift licence
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Basic welding skills
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PLC introductory knowledge
Qualifications & Experience
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NVQ Level 3 or recognised engineering apprenticeship in plant maintenance
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ONC in Engineering or demonstrable equivalent knowledge
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Good understanding of safety and environmental regulations
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Minimum 4 years’ experience in an engineering environment or strong plant operational background
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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.
