Reliability & Maintenance Engineer
Posted 4 days ago by ATA Recruitment
£37 Per hour
Outside
Undetermined
Chorley
Summary: The role of Multi-Skilled Maintenance & Reliability Engineer involves performing both reactive and preventative maintenance at a manufacturing site near Preston. The engineer will focus on enhancing reliability and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across production assets. This position requires a blend of mechanical and electrical skills, with a strong emphasis on data analysis and reliability-centered maintenance. The contract is for 10-12 months, offering a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity for overtime.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance, inspections and repairs on mechanical systems, including conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, pneumatics, hydraulics and mechanical production equipment.
- Introduce condition-based monitoring (vibration, thermal, lubrication analysis) and optimise PM schedules to extend equipment life.
- Develop and deliver reliability-centred maintenance plans for key bakery equipment including mixers, dividers, ovens, coolers, conveyors, and packaging lines.
- Conduct root cause analysis and reliability improvements.
- Monitor downtime data, OEE performance, and maintenance KPIs to identify trends and prioritise improvement projects.
- 80% Maintenance – 20% Reliability & Continuous Improvement.
Key Skills:
- Proven multi-skilled (mechanical & electrical) experience.
- Recognised engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent).
- Skilled in RCM, FMEA, and root cause problem solving to drive long-term fixes.
- Background in manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial environments.
Salary (Rate): £36.00/hour
City: Preston
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Multi-Skilled Maintenance & Reliability Engineer
10-12 Month Contract
Location: Preston
Rate: £35-£36 p/h DOE (Limited Co. / Umbrella)
Hours: 40 per week – Days 7am-4pm (Mon–Fri) + Potential OT
The Role: We’re looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance & Reliability Engineer to join a busy manufacturing site near Preston. You’ll carry out both reactive and preventative maintenance, while driving reliability and continuous improvement initiatives across key production assets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Routine Maintenance: Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance, inspections and repairs on mechanical systems, including conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, pneumatics, hydraulics and mechanical production equipment.
- Predictive & Preventive Maintenance: Introduce condition-based monitoring (vibration, thermal, lubrication analysis) and optimise PM schedules to extend equipment life.
- Asset Reliability & Performance: Develop and deliver reliability-centred maintenance plans for key bakery equipment including mixers, dividers, ovens, coolers, conveyors, and packaging lines.
- Root cause analysis and reliability improvements
- Data & CMMS Analysis: Monitor downtime data, OEE performance, and maintenance KPIs to identify trends and prioritise improvement projects
- 80% Maintenance – 20% Reliability & Continuous Improvement
The Successful Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Will Have:
- Proven multi-skilled (mechanical & electrical) experience
- Recognised engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent)
- Skilled in RCM, FMEA, and root cause problem solving to drive long-term fixes.
- Background in manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial environments
Benefits of the Role:
- Work with a respected manufacturer with potential for repeat contracts.
- Autonomy to manage your workload within a supportive maintenance team.
- Busy environment offering plenty of hands-on maintenance work.
- Outside IR35 – ideal for Limited Company or Umbrella contractors.
ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation