Production Engineer

Job description

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English