Mechanical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

£39,000 – £44,000 salary

Days-based shift

Job summary

Pioneer-Selection-Ltd in Leyland is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to maintain and optimise production machinery on a fast-paced FMCG site.

You will carry out mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to minimise downtime and keep the line safe and efficient, working as part of a supportive engineering team with training and career progression. This permanent role offers stability and a clear path to advancement.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering bias is essential.
• Must hold a Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Experience in fast-paced industrial environments with production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance and fault-finding on production machinery.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to minimise downtime.
• Assist in improving machine reliability, availability and performance across the site.
• Work safely and in compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

PPM

Industrial environment

Education

Level 3 NVQ / City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering

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.