Maintenance Engineer

Imperium Recruitment; Crawford; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing site in Skelmersdale. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, contribute to equipment reliability, and a proactive approach to maintenance. Offering a salary of around £48,000 plus benefits including a quarterly bonus, an electric car scheme, and discounted gym membership, this role emphasizes safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Quarterly Bonus KPI Dependent

10% Employers Contribution

24-hour online GP

Discounted gym membership

Critical illness cover

Electric car scheme

Staff shop discount

Qualifications

• Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge is essential.
• Experience with CMMS and SCADA systems is required.
• Must demonstrate ownership of safety, quality, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Proactively approach the planned preventative maintenance schedule.
• Adhere to Health and Safety Standards at all times.
• Demonstrate hands on ownership for responding to breakdowns.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical Knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Good communication

Education

Time Served Engineering Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

Tools

CMMS

SCADA systems

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

3.5 Days (42 Hours Per Week)

NO WEEKENDS

DAYS ONLY!

c£48,000

Week 1 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 12 Hours & Wednesday 6 Hours

Week 2 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12 Hours & Friday 6 Hours

We are looking for a proactive and skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mech Bias) to join the team at a busy manufacturing site in Skelmersdale!

Playing a key role in improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement through effective asset care and maintenance strategies ensuring the schedule of maintenance is completed while supporting on breakdowns.

You will need to be a strong communicator to effectively collaborate with the wider engineering and operations team providing detailed feedback while leading and supporting continuous improvements.

Responsibilities of a Maintenance Engineer

Proactively approach the planned preventative maintenance schedule.

Adhere to Health and Safety Standards at all times.

Demonstrate hands on ownership and confidence when responding to breakdowns.

Prioritise system faults.

Accurately record work carried out.

Collaborate with colleagues.

Ensure CMMS is correctly updated

Support Continuous Improvement projects.

Qualifications required for a Maintenance Engineer

Time Served Engineering Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3.

Strong electrical / Mechanical Knowledge.

Experience with CMMS and SCADA systems.

A sense of ownership for safety, quality, and performance.

Problem‑solving skills.

Good communication.

Salary & Benefits for a Maintenance Engineer

c£48,000

Week 1 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 12 Hours & Wednesday 6 Hours

Week 2 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12 Hours & Friday 6 Hours

Quarterly Bonus KPI Dependent (£1,400 to £3,200 annually)

10% Employers Contribution.

A 24-hour online GP for you and your family.

A discounted gym membership.

Critical illness cover.

Electric car scheme.

Staff shop discount.

If you feel you are ready to take the next step in your career and have the right skills and experience for this Maintenance Engineer role please click Apply or contact the Permanent Vacancies team.