Maintenance Engineer

Linkit Recruitment; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a manufacturing team in Liverpool. The role involves maintaining production efficiency while working in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a mechanical and electrical background with at least 2 years of experience. This ongoing position offers a competitive day rate and a chance to impact site performance significantly.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Ongoing work with a leading manufacturing company

Opportunity to impact site performance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' proven experience as a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled process equipment.
• Strong competence on production machinery and auxiliary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve both mechanical and electrical faults.
• Complete accurate reports on maintenance work.
• Plan and implement continuous improvement ideas.
• Ensure timely resolutions to engineering issues.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Fault Diagnosis

PLC Equipment

Education

Completed a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship

ONC / NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 2 & 3

Job description

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Liverpool

Shift Pattern: Shift Cover

Rate: £320 - £400 per day

Contract: Ongoing

About the Role

LRL are currently recruiting for experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join the engineering team in Liverpool. You will be covering ad-hoc shifts. You will be responsible for keeping production running smoothly within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, while also driving improvements across the site.

This is an excellent opportunity for skilled engineers with a mechanical and electrical background to secure a long-term role in the food manufacturing sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, routine servicing, and reactive repair work on all plant and equipment within the bakery.
• Diagnose and resolve both mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Complete accurate written reports on maintenance work carried out, highlighting future requirements.
• Plan and implement continuous improvement ideas to increase plant throughput and efficiency.
• Ensure timely resolutions to engineering issues in line with production schedules.
• Work in compliance with site health, safety, hygiene, and quality standards at all times.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required

• Minimum of 2 years' proven experience as a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer.
• Completed a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship.
• ONC / NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 (or equivalent qualifications).
• Experience working with PLC-controlled process equipment and plant.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Previous engineering experience within a manufacturing business.
• BTEC Diploma in a relevant engineering subject.
• Strong competence on production machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations.
• Experience of continuous improvement projects.
• Basic Food Hygiene certification.
• Ability to self-manage, prioritise workload, and meet agreed deadlines.

What's on Offer

• Competitive day rate
• Ongoing work with a leading manufacturing company.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on site performance and efficiency.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer and want to be part of the team, apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.