Maintenance Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Winsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm near Winsford is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to deliver proactive mechanical maintenance. This role offers a basic salary of £40,000 - £44,000 plus bonus and premium overtime, a generous pension, and a focus on employee development in a supportive environment. If you are apprenticeship trained in Mechanical Engineering, and possess a strong maintenance background, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

Pension up to 20%

Private healthcare scheme

Training and Development programmes

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship trained in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.
• City & Guilds Level 3 / BTEC Level 3 with NVQ Level 3 in Engineering.
• Strong background in mechanical maintenance in manufacturing settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical maintenance for optimum factory performance.
• Execute PPM schedules and respond to breakdowns as part of the team.
• Fault-find and repair key mechanical systems.

Skills

Planned and reactive mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding techniques

Hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

City & Guilds Level 3 / BTEC Level 3

Job description

This Monday to Friday days only role offers real stability, strong job security, and the chance to enjoy your evenings and weekends exactly how you choose, supporting a genuinely healthy work life balance. You'll benefit from premium overtime opportunities and a market-leading benefits package, including an impressive 20% pension.

Based at a fully invested manufacturing site near Winsford, you'll be joining a team that believes in helping people grow. With accredited training, ongoing upskilling, and clear pathways for progression, this position offers long-term stability, standout benefits, and exceptional earning potential in a supportive environment.

What's on offer for you as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Basic Salary: £40,000 - 44,000 + bonus + premium overtime (x1.5, x2)
• Training & Development: Commitment to a focused training and development programme, including electrical cross‑skilling for those who want it, leadership training and opportunities, specialist hydraulics training, continuous improvement training, etc. If it helps you progress as an engineer, they will support it where possible
• Pension up to 20%
• Private healthcare scheme
• Prime site location near to the Winsford area with excellent transport links from surrounding areas
• Days only Monday to Friday working hours

Role & Responsibilities as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Deliver plant‑wide proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance to ensure optimum factory performance
• Execute PPM schedules and respond effectively to breakdowns as part of the maintenance team
• Fault‑find and repair key mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and gearboxes
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives to support world‑class manufacturing standards

What do you require to apply as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Apprenticeship trained in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrotechnical, Electrical Maintenance or related discipline
• City & Guilds Level 3 / BTEC Level 3 (or higher) with NVQ Level 3 in Engineering
• Strong background in planned and reactive mechanical maintenance within manufacturing

If this sounds like the kind of balance you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Come join a team where your time and wellbeing truly matter.