Our client in Ashton Under Lyne is looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer on a full time , permanent basis. The role is both electrical& mechanically biased. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a successful multinational business who invests in staff training, infrastructure, and development. Hours of work– Monday to Friday between 7am– 5pm. Salary -£38,000 -£40,000 per year. Role Purpose Working as a hands-on Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing all site assets and proactively participating in safety improvement, cost reduction and process efficiency initiatives. Maintenance Engineer Role Responsibilities - As a hands-on Maintenance Engineer, you will be expected to lead by example and ensure the timely maintenance, service and repair of all plant and equipment on site. Ensure work is carried out in accordance with the safe practices outlined in GCP’s Global Standards, the company’s SOP’s and any other relevant UK EHS legislation. Help develop a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system covering all site assets and services. When required, provide a timely response to plant break downs. Maintain a comprehensive record of machinery breakdowns and faults. Help identify and manage an accurate and secure inventory of critical spares. Assist with the management of all contractors on site ensuring relevant Permits to Work are issued and adhered to. Working closely with the Process and Warehouse teams, identify areas where 1stline maintenance can be carried out and help train staff to safely carry out this work. Where required, liaise with suppliers and contractors to source replacement parts and 3rdparty services. Develop close relationships with other departments to proactively deliver, safety improvement, cost reduction and process efficiency initiatives. As required, assist with the design, specification, preparation and implementation of Capital Expenditure Projects. - Working as part of a team to communicate, investigate and solve issues on bespoke equipment. Maintenance Engineer Qualifications& Experience Required– Essential On Entry - A minimum of 5 years’ experience within a similar role. City and Guilds/HNC Level (or equivalent) in Mechatronic Engineering / Maintenance. Experience working within the Chemical Processing Industry ideally in an ATEX Environment and/or Lower Tier COMAH site. Served a full relevant apprenticeship. Essential In The Role– Comfortable with handling chemicals and managing the associated risks. The maturity to evaluate and risk assess personal actions and the work environment. An enthusiastic, flexible approach and a willingness to learn. Attention to detail and an appreciation of the need for completeness in work tasks. The ability to listen, understand and adopt instructions and advice. The confidence to question on areas of uncertainty or concern. Desirable– Experience within a similar industry. The ability to verbally communicate observations in a concise, coherent and comprehensive way. A tidy, professional manner of working and a readiness to promote the same in others. Please apply for the role online or by sending your CV tojobs@bamfordcs.co.uk. Please note– If you haven’t received a response to your ap