Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

PREMIER OFFICE SYSTEMS; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a highly skilled team in Nantwich. This ongoing contract role involves performing essential maintenance tasks to ensure optimal plant performance while adhering to health, safety, and quality standards. You will play a key role in driving improvements across the site, collaborating with various departments, and contributing to a safety-first culture. If you have a strong mechanical background, a passion for continuous improvement, and a commitment to operational excellence, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a vital production facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance with a focus on FMCG.
• Strong health and safety awareness and a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, predictive, and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Conduct regular plant inspections and respond to unscheduled stoppages.
• Drive continuous improvement in plant operations and safety culture.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Health and Safety Awareness

Food Safety Awareness

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Computer Proficiency

Customer Focus

Adaptability

Education

Recognized Engineering Apprenticeship

Formal Qualification in Engineering

Tools

PLC Systems

3-Phase Motor Control Systems

Pneumatic Control Systems

Compressed Air Systems

Steam-Raising Plants

Job description

Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Crewe or Nantwich

4 on 4 off (4 days and 4 nights)

Up to £35 per hour DOE

We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on an ongoing contract basis to join a highly experienced team at our client’s site. The role focuses on performing planned, predictive, and reactive maintenance tasks, ensuring optimal performance of the plant in line with health, safety, and quality standards, while driving improvements across the site.

Responsibilities

• Follow site procedures related to quality, environmental, and health & safety systems
• Continuously improve plant operations, processes, and the working environment, collaborating across departments
• Assist in monitoring external contractors and ensuring compliance with site rules
• Conduct regular plant inspections and audits
• Respond quickly to unscheduled plant stoppages to minimize downtime
• Utilise system for recording labour, materials, and performing planned maintenance tasks (PPM/PdM)
• Safely and efficiently repair plant equipment and services
• Participate in maintaining the overall efficiency of the maintenance department, including tool management, housekeeping, and spare parts control
• Be part of the maintenance call-out program
• Diagnose and resolve plant/process defects using Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Work within budget guidelines and seek cost-reduction opportunities
• Engage in and promote a Safety-First culture
• Identify and pursue personal development and training opportunities
• Share and implement best practices within a food manufacturing environment

Skills/Experience Required

• Ideally Mechanical 70% Electrical 30%
• A recognized engineering apprenticeship and formal qualification
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer in an operational environment (FMCG, food, or beverage)
• Food Safety awareness an advantage
• Health and Safety awareness is essential
• A strong customer focus, with a flexible and adaptable approach
• Proficiency in computer use
• Hands-on experience with mechanical drive couplings, chains, belts, and bearings
• Experience with industrial 3-phase motor control systems and PLCs
• Knowledge of pneumatic control systems, compressed air systems, and steam-raising plants
• This role provides the opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of a vital production facility