Maintenance Engineer - Part Time (3 Days)

Job description

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer seeking a part-time opportunity that fits around your lifestyle while keeping you hands-on and engaged?
Rakem Group is a leading UK chemical manufacturing, distribution and technical development business, based in Bury, Lancs.
Due to expansion, we are looking for a part-time maintenance engineer for 3 days a week to support the maintenance team in maintaining production machinery and site infrastructure across our facilities. This role will help develop maintenance strategy, fault diagnosis at a technical level and ensure the upkeep of buildings and site services across multiple locations, while driving forward our preventative maintenance programme, operator training, and continuous improvement in equipment reliability.

Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on production machinery, including liquid filling lines, industrial mixers and centrifugal/diaphragm pumping systems
Lead on root-cause analysis for recurring breakdowns and implement corrective/preventative actions
Carry out installation, commissioning, and modification of plant equipment
Organise and maintain our spare parts inventory
Design and deliver operator training on safe use, basic fault finding and daily operator checks
Manage and carry out general maintenance of the site
Maintain accurate maintenance and compliance records

Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3/HNC/HND or equivalent)
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
Experience within a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of PPM systems, compliance and site maintenance
A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills
Strong H&S focus

Competitive salary
Enhanced annual leave, holiday buy back, birthday off
Cash plan, wellbeing benefit, EAP
Salary exchange pension and DIS scheme
Charity, volunteering and social events
A collaborative and supportive working environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. For a full job description, please contact hr@rakem.co.uk .
Due to the high volume of applications, it may not always be possible to contact unsuccessful candidates. If you have any queries regarding your application, please contact hr@rakem.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-11-2026

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