Mechanical Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial organization in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. The role involves hands-on maintenance of processing equipment in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a strong mechanical engineering background and welding experience. A competitive salary of £51,000 is offered, along with opportunities for skill development in a stable setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to work with industrial machinery

Role variety and development scope

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy or less-clean environments preferred over FMCG.
• Practical skills in welding and maintenance.
• Ability to collaborate as part of a skilled team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across site machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyor systems and associated machinery.
• Perform fabrication and welding duties.
• Support advanced color-sorting technology operations.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Competency in welding (MIG, TIG or Stick)

Experience with conveyor systems

Ability to work independently

Solution-focused attitude

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £51,000

Location: Cheshire

About the company

We are a long-established, industry-leading organisation operating across multiple UK sites, specialising in large-scale materials processing and recovery. With five sites nationwide and a strong presence across the Midlands, South East and South West, our Cheshire facility is the only site within the northern region and plays a key role in our UK operations.

The Role for the mechanical maintenance engineer

We are looking for a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer to join our busy Cheshire site. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role in a heavy industrial environment, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of processing equipment.

You will be involved in maintaining and improving machinery used to receive, process, separate and prepare materials for onward distribution. This includes equipment such as conveyors, vibratory feeders, sorters and other plant machinery integral to our multi‑stage processing operation.

Key Responsibilities for the mechanical maintenance engineer

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across site machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyor systems, gearboxes, belts, bearings, chains, motors and pneumatic systems.
• Support the operation of advanced colour‑sorting technology and other automated equipment.
• Perform fabrication and welding duties (MIG, TIG or Stick).
• Assist with maintenance on equipment used to separate mixed materials including metals, paper and various product streams.
• Work safely within a challenging, industrial environment.

What We're Looking For in mechanical maintenance engineer

• Strong mechanical engineering background; experience in heavy or less‑clean environments preferred over FMCG.
• Competency in welding (MIG, TIG or Stick).
• Experience working with conveyor systems and associated mechanical components.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a skilled maintenance team.
• A practical, solution‑focused attitude and willingness to work in a busy operational environment.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of £51,000
• Opportunity to work with a wide range of industrial machinery
• Be part of a stable and well‑established organisation with continued investment in technology and equipment
• A role with real variety and scope for development

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details, contact Sam Turner