Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join a well-established FMCG manufacturing operation in the Skelmersdale area.

The role is working Days Monday – Friday.

Salary is c£50,000 per annum (negotiable, depending on experience) plus 27 days’ holiday and bank holidays, excellent pension, company bonus etc

Duties for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

This is a hands-on days-based position supporting the ongoing reliability, maintenance, and performance of production equipment across a busy manufacturing site. The successful candidate will play a key role in planned maintenance activities, continuous improvement projects, and ensuring machinery operates efficiently with minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance across site
• Support production teams with fault finding and breakdown resolution
• Assist in driving machinery reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work with maintenance planning systems to manage and record engineering activities
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety and quality standards
• Support contractor activities and assist with equipment installations and commissioning
• Mentor and support junior engineers and apprentices where required
• Maintain high workshop and housekeeping standards

Candidate Requirements

• Completed a recognised mechanical or multi-skilled engineering apprenticeship
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification
• Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, heavy industry, or process environments
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance experience
• Experience working on automated production equipment, hydraulics, pumps, conveyors, rotating equipment, or similar machinery
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work independently or as part of a team
• Experience using CMMS/SAP systems would be advantageous

What’s on Offer for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

• Stable long-term opportunity within a successful manufacturing business
• Supportive engineering and operations team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and site performance initiatives