Job Title: Mechanical / Multiskilled Engineer (Chemical Manufacturing)

Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester Salary: £40,000+ Hours: Monday to Friday + Overtime available

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical / Multiskilled Engineer to join our maintenance team at our site in Tameside within a fast-paced chemical manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of production equipment, with a strong focus on mixing, batching, and pumping systems.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on a wide range of process and plant equipment

* Diagnose and repair mechanical faults across mixing, batching, and pumping systems

* Maintain and troubleshoot:

* Industrial mixers and agitators

* Batch processing systems

* Pumps (gear, diaphragm, centrifugal, etc.)

* Valves, pipework, and associated process equipment

* Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime

* Work closely with production teams to minimise disruption and optimise plant performance

* Ensure all maintenance activities comply with site safety standards and relevant regulations (e.g., COSHH, ATEX where applicable)

* Assist with installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new equipment

* Maintain accurate m...