Days Maintenance Engineer - Reliability & RCA Focussed

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Leyland; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Leyland is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. This role involves improving maintenance practices, conducting root cause analysis, and overseeing new line installations. Candidates should have a Level 3 Engineering Qualification and experience in reliability engineering. The position offers a competitive salary and participation in significant engineering projects, with market-leading benefits including a double employer pension contribution and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Double employer pension contribution

Continuous training and development

Internal progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering bias, ideally cooperating with an electrical specialist.
• Experience in reliability engineering and continuous improvement practices.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety standards in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Execute and enhance the site's PPM schedule for reliability across production lines.
• Conduct root cause analysis using methods like 5 Whys and DMAIC.
• Support the installation and optimization of the new production line.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

UK Health & Safety regulations

Education

Level 3 Engineering Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Days Maintenance Engineer - Reliability & Root Cause Analysis

Salary: £46,000

Shift: Days

Location: Leyland, Preston

A brand-new opportunity has arisen for a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer to join a rapidly growing manufacturing site that is currently undergoing major investment, including the installation of a fifth production line. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on continuous improvement, root cause analysis and reliability of the equipment. To be directly involved in new machinery installations, reliability improvements and engineering projects.

Working alongside a dedicated Electrical / Controls Engineer, this position is designed for a mechanical engineer who enjoys improving and optimising complex machinery.

Machinery you’ll be working on includes :

• Pallet wrappers
• Blenders
• Unwinders
• Rollers
• Paper converting machines
• Conveyors
• Cutting machines
• Boxing machines
• Packaging machines
• Grinders
• Chilled water pumps
• Compressors
• Boilers

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include

Preventative & Planned Maintenance

• Execute and improve the site PPM schedule to ensure reliability across all production lines.
• Identify weaknesses in current maintenance routines and propose improvements.
• Carry out condition monitoring and machine performance checks to prevent breakdowns.

Reliability Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Analyse downtime, conduct trend analysis and identify recurring issues.
• Lead or contribute to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone and DMAIC.
• Implement corrective and preventative actions focused on increasing long-term equipment performance.
• Work closely with operations teams to ensure reliability improvements meet production demands.

Project Engineering & New Line Installations

• Support the installation, commissioning and optimisation of the site’s new fifth production line.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, automation improvements and CAPEX-related engineering work.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors on design, installation and technical project activities.

Maintenance Operations

• Provide hands‑on mechanical support and assist with electrical tasks where required.
• Ensure all work meets UK Health & Safety standards and plant engineering compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, including PPM records, RCA reports and project notes.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong mechanical engineering bias – ideal for a mechanically focused engineer paired with an electrical specialist.
• Open to engineering background.
• Level 3 Engineering Qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience of root cause analysis, continuous improvement , or reliability.
• Good working knowledge of UK Health & Safety regulations.

What’s in It for You?

• Work on brand‑new installations, upgrades and long‑term engineering projects.
• Join a business with major investment, growth and significant site expansion.
• Market‑leading benefits package, including double employer pension contribution.
• Continuous training, development and real internal progression opportunities.
• Chance to influence reliability strategy and drive engineering standards across the site.

If this role sounds like the next step in your career, please click apply below.

For more details, contact Emma Newbury at Pioneer Selection.

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you are also eligible for our referral scheme—receive £250 for every person we place in permanent employment through your recommendation (T&Cs apply).