Mechanical Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £39k–£44k

Training and development opportunities

Stable days-based position

Modern industrial environment

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for Leyland in the north of England. You will maintain production machinery, perform fault-finding and carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance to maximise uptime in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

The role requires hands-on mechanical expertise, a Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering, and a track record in industrial maintenance. Days-based, on-site role with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Mechanical bias is essential and must hold a Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Strong fault-finding skills and ability to diagnose mechanical faults and root causes.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs.
• Ensure reliability and availability of production machinery to minimise downtime and maintain safe operation.
• Work as part of the engineering team in a busy FMCG site and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical engineering bias

PPM experience

Fault-finding

Reactive maintenance experience

Health and safety awareness

Education

Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Bearings

Motors

Pumps

Conveyors

Gearboxes

Job description

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Leyland
Salary: £39,000 – £44,000
Shift: Days

Job Role of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

A fantastic opportunity which is not to be missed by a strong Mechanical Maintenance Engineer has come to the forefront. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established industrial manufacturing business within the FMCG sector, working in a fast-paced production environment.

The successful Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will become a key member of the engineering team, responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability and performance of production machinery across the site.

You will be responsible for carrying out mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs on a range of industrial production machinery. You will play an important role in minimising downtime and ensuring production continues to operate safely and efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer looking to develop their career within a stable and growing FMCG manufacturing environment.

Sector – FMCG / Industrial Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Mechanical engineering bias is essential.
• Previous Mechanical Maintenance Engineering experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Must hold a Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Hands-on experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and breakdown repairs within a fast-paced industrial environment.

Requirements for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Strong hands-on mechanical maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Experience maintaining industrial production machinery.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical faults and identify root causes of equipment failures.
• Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Experience responding to mechanical breakdowns and completing efficient repairs.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• Recognised Level 3 NVQ / City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering qualification.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience within the FMCG sector.
• Experience working within a highly automated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of predictive or condition-based maintenance.
• Experience with bearings, motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes and other industrial mechanical equipment.
• Previous UK Maintenance Engineering experience.

The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:

• £39,000 – £44,000 salary.
• Working for a well-established FMCG manufacturing business.
• Stable days-based position.
• Modern industrial manufacturing environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Excellent long-term career prospects.