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About us
Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories, and content connect with millions of people where they live—whether through their social feeds, neighbourhood newsstands, local communities, or daily hot topics across the UK, Ireland, and the US.
We’re home to 120+ brands, from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star, and Daily Record, to local titles such as MyLondon, BelfastLive, and Manchester Evening News—as well as strong US presence with brands like the Irish Star.
Our reach? We touch 70% of the UK’s online population, 10% of the US online audience, and connect with over 100 million social followers globally—focusing on what truly matters to people where they live, who they are, and what they love.
Your story, with Reach As a modern, dynamic media organisation, we’re more than just news. Our mission is to serve diverse audiences, customers, and communities—and that takes a broad, talented team.
We welcome every background and story, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Expect support to build a fulfilling career that fits your lifestyle while enjoying opportunities to grow, innovate, and explore.
Job Description
The Role
Rota: 4-on, 4-off (2 Days, 2 Nights)
We value engineering talent from all backgrounds, including those transitioning from unrelated sectors. While we produce high-speed print runs for national and local newspapers, we prioritise core engineering skills—your eagerness to learn will be nurtured with specialised training when needed.
Given upcoming retirements in our established team, we’re now hiring Mechanical and Electrical Engineers for our Print Site in Oldham.
Core focus: Maintain and optimise high-speed print production at Reach PLC through hands-on mechanical or electrical engineering, prioritising equipment reliability, operational uptime, and efficiency.
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Core Responsibilities
- Reactive & Breakdown Maintenance: Swift response to mechanical failures to minimise unplanned downtime.
- Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Follow structured maintenance schedules to ensure long-term machine health.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify technical obstacles, diagnose root causes, and implement SOPs to optimise equipment performance.
- Operational Support: Collaborate with production teams on low-level engineering tasks and safety compliance.
- Documentation: Log all tasks, failures, and asset history using our CMMS system.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Technical Requirements & Qualifications
- Qualifications: Success in Level 3 (NVQ) Mechanical OR Electrical Engineering, or a completed apprenticeship in either discipline.
- Experience: Proven track record in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, such as FMCG manufacturing, automotive production, automation-based industries, or any field where uptime for complex machinery is critical.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong faultfinding abilities—mechanical OR electrical specialization.
- A proactive preventative maintenance mindset, backed by structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Comfort with digital tools, including CMMS (computerised maintenance management systems) and basic MS Office applications (Word/Excel).
- Flexibility: Capable of working a 2/2/4 shift pattern, including days and nights.
Personal Attributes
- Resilience under pressure: Ability to multitask and prioritise during equipment failures or critical production periods.
- Communication: Clear verbal and written skills for coordinating with contractors, management, and production teams.
How We Support You
Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits and a supportive workplace to nurture your career growth:
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✅ Rest & Resilience:
- 7 weeks annual leave, with an extra day added after 3, 5, and 10 years.
- +1 day paid leave per year for voluntary community action near and dear to you.
✅ Life Moments:
- +1 paid day with eligibility for major life events, such as marriage, relocation, or welcoming a child (human or pet!).
✅ Remuneration:
- Profit-sharing bonus scheme, offering a share of Reach’s success to enhance annual earnings.
✅ Retirement:
- Pension matching (up to 6%) alongside salary-sacrifice options to boost retirement savings early.
✅ Flexibility & Wellbeing:
- Progressive people policies, including enhanced family leave, flexible working, and support for carers (see our Policies Overview for full details).
- Healthcare cash plan and 24/7 work-family support.
✅ Financial Perks:
- Car lease scheme: Purchase a new electric or hybrid vehicle via our partner, with payments through salary sacrifice.
- Interest-free loans for discretionary items e.g. tech gadgets, season tickets.
✅ Discounts & Extras:
- 15% off Yimbly (one-stop online marketplace for home goods, beauty, and more).
- Health & Gym perks (see Offers Page.
Looking forward to your potential! If you shine in areas outside standard skills, don’t let that hold you back—we’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and the power of differing perspectives.
As an equal opportunities employer, we proudly welcome applications from every background and experience level. Our recruitment process prioritises fairness, transparency, and respect for:
- Age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual orientation;
- All protected characteristics.
Ability isn’t defined by a checklist—skills, curiosity, and passion matter most.
Ready to build something incredible? Apply today.
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