Mechanical Engineer

Pioneer Selection; Leyland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Leyland is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team. This role offers over 100 days off annually and a salary between £42,000 and £45,000. The ideal candidate should have mechanical bias and experience in a manufacturing environment. The position provides significant training and career development opportunities, alongside enhanced overtime and pension contributions.

Benefits

Enhanced overtime rates

Pension contribution up to 5%

Free on-site parking

Personalised training and career development

Mental health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• PC literate; IOSH or H&S qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance.
• Support engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work as part of a skilled maintenance team.

Skills

Mechanical bias

Strong fault-finding ability

Good organisation skills

Problem-solving ability

Confident with pumps and hydraulics

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Incredible Time Off (100+ Days Annual Leave!)

Salary: £42,000 – £45,000 per annum

Location: Leyland

Shift Pattern: Days and Nights

We’re working with a leading manufacturing business in Leyland that continues to expand year after year. Due to ongoing growth and investment, they are now looking to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their high-performing engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, forward-thinking company that truly values work-life balance — with over 100 days off per year, plus access to extensive training and development.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across production machinery and site equipment.
• Work as part of a skilled maintenance team to deliver reliability improvements.
• Support engineering projects, installations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and efficiently, with a focus on minimising downtime.

Requirements

• Mechanical bias
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment (forces backgrounds also considered)
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• Confident working with pumps, conveyors, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Good organisation and communication skills
• PC literate; IOSH or H&S qualification desirable

Benefits

• Salary: £42,000–£45,000 (DOE)
• Over 100 days annual leave per year due to unique shift pattern
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Pension contribution up to 5%
• Personalised training and career development plan
• Opportunities for internal promotion and progression
• Free on-site parking & cycle-to-work scheme
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Job security with a growing business committed to long-term success
• Commutable From: Preston, Chorley, Wigan, Blackburn, Bolton, Southport, Ormskirk

This is an opportunity not to be missed! If you are interested in this position and believe you have the right skills, please click Apply below or contact Adem Halil at [e-mail] for more information.