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Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

📍 Trafford Park
£55,069 per annum
£55069/annum + Bonus + 7% Pension + Training + Career Progression
Industry: Engineering
Applications: <10
Posted: 02-07-2026
Company: ATA Recruitment
Type: Permanent
Reference: 225322541

Job Description:

Maintenance Engineer – Trafford Park
£55,069 + Bonus + 7% Pension + Training + Career Progression
4 on 4 off Days & Nights

The Opportunity

ATA are currently supporting one of the UK's largest and most established food manufacturing groups in their search for a Maintenance Engineer to join their Trafford Park site.

With a history spanning more than 100 years, this highly successful business employs over 2,000 people nationwide and generates annual revenues exceeding £1 billion. They manufacture a portfolio of household brands that are recognised across the UK and form part of everyday life for millions of consumers.

As the business continues to invest heavily in its operations and people, they are now looking to strengthen their engineering team with an experienced Maintenance Engineer. The company is open to speaking with engineers from a wide range of manufacturing and industrial backgrounds, including ex-forces engineers looking to transition into manufacturing.

The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities
• Diagnosing and fault-finding on production machinery and site equipment
• Minimising downtime and supporting production performance targets
• Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Contributing to continuous improvement projects where possible

To be considered you should have:

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
• Experience working within a reactive maintenance environment
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• A recognised electrical qualification (Level 3 or above – NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC, HND or equivalent)

The Benefits

In a time where job security remains a key consideration, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing business with long-term investment plans.

Package includes:

• Salary of £55,069
• Localised profit bonus scheme
• 7% pension contribution
• Structured training programme tailored to your development
• Clear progression opportunities into Team Leader, Maintenance Manager and Engineering Manager positions
• Join a business with strong long-term stability and ongoing investment

Referral Scheme

Know someone suitable for the role? We offer a referral payment of £250 for every successful candidate placed through recommendation.

If you're interested in this Maintenance Engineer opportunity, click apply now or contact Ashton on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, send your CV directly to (url removed)

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

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