Mechanical Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a dedicated team in a manufacturing site in the UK. This role involves performing mechanical maintenance focused primarily on industrial component manufacturing and pharmaceutical production. The engineer will be responsible for reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance, and project-based work. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mechanical maintenance and experience working with various machinery. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to GBP45,000

Hands-on role with varied machinery

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical maintenance background in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Able to work across both heavy industrial and clean, modern production areas.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs, and installations across industrial and pharmaceutical production areas.
• Complete weekly PPM tasks to improve preventative maintenance schedule.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain productivity.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance background

Pneumatics and leak detection

Motor replacements

Belts, chains, sprockets

Bearings, gearboxes

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Rishton, UK

Monday to Friday Shifts: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm

Up to GBP45,000 per annum

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a dedicated maintenance team of 8 engineers (5 Electrical, 3 Mechanical) at a large UK manufacturing site. This role is 100% mechanically focused, supporting two key areas of the business: industrial component manufacturing and pharmaceutical production.

The position is hands-on and varied, covering a wide range of machinery. You'll be responsible for reactive maintenance (80%), planned preventative maintenance (PPM) (20%), and project-based engineering work to improve equipment reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities For The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs, and installations across both industrial and pharmaceutical production areas.
• Complete weekly PPM tasks, working towards improving the site's preventative maintenance schedule.
• Use the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) to manage and document tasks.
• Support ongoing projects to upgrade or optimise production equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain productivity.

Machinery The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Be Working On

• Power Presses - Mix of modern and legacy equipment (some 40-50 years old)
• Cleaning Plants
• Conveyors
• Assembly Machines
• Packing Machinery

Key Skills and Experience For The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Strong mechanical maintenance background in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Experience with:

• Motor replacements
• Pneumatics and leak detection
• Belts, chains, sprockets
• Bearings, gearboxes

Able to work across both heavy industrial and clean, modern production areas.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to GBP45,000 per annum
• Varied and hands-on role with exposure to a wide range of machinery
• Opportunity to work in both legacy and modern production environments
• Involvement in project work and continuous improvement initiatives
• Supportive team environment with long-term stability

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 at Pioneer Selection

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You will receive GBP250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.