Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

The Role - Rota: 4-on, 4-off (2 Days, 2 Nights)

With some of our long-standing team members heading into a well-deserved retirement this summer. We are hiring Mechanical and Electrical Engineers for our Print Site in Oldham.

Maintain and optimise high-speed print production at Reach PLC. This is a hands-on Mechanical or Electrical role focused on equipment reliability and operational uptime.

Core Responsibilities

• Reactive & Breakdown Maintenance: Rapid response to mechanical failures to minimise downtime.

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Execute structured maintenance schedules to ensure long-term machine health.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify technical bottlenecks and develop SOPs to enhance equipment performance.

• Operational Support: Partner with production operators on low-level engineering tasks and safety compliance.

• Documentation: Track all tasks and asset history via our CMMS system.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need to Succeed

We know great engineering talent comes from many backgrounds. While our fast-paced environment involves printing national and local newspapers, we care more about your core engineering capabilities and your willingness to learn than your specific industry background.

If you have strong foundational skills and a growth mindset, we will provide the industry-specific training you need.

Technical Requirements & Qualifications

• Qualifications: A Level 3 (NVQ) in a Mechanical OR Electrical Engineering discipline, OR a completed time-served apprenticeship.

• Experience: A proven background in a fast-paced environment—whether that’s FMCG, high-volume manufacturing, automotive, automation, or any sector with complex, high-speed machinery where uptime is critical.

• Technical Skills: Strong fault-finding skills (mechanical or electrical), a proactive approach to preventative maintenance, and a structured method for solving complex technical problems.

• IT Literacy: Comfortable using technology for reporting and task management, including familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and basic MS Office (Word/Excel).

Personal Attributes

• Flexibility: Committed to a 2/2/4 shift pattern (Days and Nights).

• Pressure Management: Ability to multitask and prioritise during critical breakdown periods.

• Communication: Clear verbal and written skills for coordinating with contractors and management.

Additional Information

How we'll look after you

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:

• 7 Weeks holiday as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.

• An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.

• Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)

• Bonus scheme - you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings.

• Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.

• Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers. If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask - it won’t make a difference to your application.

• A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.

• Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.

• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.

• Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.

• Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick every single box, please don’t let that stop you from applying.

We know that everyone has their own story to tell, and we value potential, passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work.

Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences, which is why we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.