PPM Mechanical Engineer in Oldham

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PPM MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER



Job Title – PPM Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location – Oldham, Greater Manchester

Salary – £45,121

Shift – 2pm–10pm 



Job Role of the PPM Mechanical Maintenance Engineer



A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a time-served Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and highly reputable food manufacturing business. With over 80 years of industry success, this company offers a stable working environment with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and long-term career development.



This role is heavily focused on planned preventative maintenance (PPM), making it ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys maintaining machinery reliability, improving equipment performance, and working in a structured maintenance environment.



You will be responsible for carrying out preventative maintenance and repairs across a wide range of bakery and packaging machinery, ensuring smooth production and minimal downtime.



Sector – Factory Maintenance



Non-Negotiable Requirements of the PPM Mechanical Maintenance Engineer



Time-served, apprentice-trained Engineer (4-year apprenticeship)



Requirements for the PPM Mechanical Maintenance Engineer



Strong mechanical fault-finding skills

Experience working on conveyors, mixers, depositors, and packaging machinery

Knowledge of bearings, shafts, rotating equipment, and gearboxes

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manuals

Experience working within time constraints to maintain production efficiency



Desirable Requirements for the PPM Mechanical Maintenance Engineer



Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG environments

Basic electrical fault-finding capability

Experience working with robotic or automated machinery



The PPM Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:



Working for a long-established and stable manufacturing business

Structured shift pattern with good work-life balance (10 on, 4 off)

32 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Opportunity to progress into project-based roles in the future

Supportive engineering team and hands-on working environment

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