Maintenance Engineer

E3recruitment; Winsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium overtime opportunities

Private healthcare scheme

Commitment to training and development

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Winsford, offering a competitive salary of £40,000 – £44,000 plus bonuses and a 20% pension. Join a supportive team dedicated to your development with opportunities for progression and training. Responsibilities include plant-wide maintenance and fault-finding of mechanical systems, requiring an apprenticeship in a relevant field and a solid maintenance background.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship trained in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• Strong background in planned and reactive mechanical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver plant-wide proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance.
• Execute PPM schedules and respond to breakdowns.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Fault-finding and repair

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Continuous improvement

Education

City & Guilds Level 3

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

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.