Mechanical Engineer

Detail 2 Recruitment Limited; New Broughton; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a food manufacturing site in Wrexham. This hands-on role involves planned maintenance, troubleshooting, and promoting safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a relevant qualification, 17th Edition certification, and experience in industrial settings. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £48,000 with a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial engineering environments with project delivery.
• Minimum 17th Edition certification required, 18th Edition desirable.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, reactive, and preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Ensure accurate maintenance records for compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised qualification/apprenticeship in mechanical and electrical engineering

17th Edition certification

Tools

Star Delta

PLCs

Safe Isolation processes

Job description

Mechanical Engineer - Food Manufacturing - Wrexham - £48,000

About the company

Our client is a national food manufacturer with eight sites across the UK, who is looking to add a Mechanical Engineer to the engineering team based at the Wrexham site. This is a hands‑on and varied role where you ll be part of our on‑site engineering team, ensuring the site operates safely, efficiently and reliably.

Mechanical Engineer - The Details

• Salary up to £48,000
• 4 on / 4 off (Day Shift 6am 6pm)
• Full-time, Permanent

Mechanical Engineer - Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned, reactive, and preventative maintenance on production and intake systems.
• Troubleshooting and resolving breakdowns, minimising downtime.
• Liaising closely with mill colleagues to support continuous production.
• Driving continuous improvement in efficiency, safety, quality, and performance.
• Ensuring accurate maintenance records are kept for compliance and safety.

Mechanical Engineer - Requirements

• A recognised qualification/apprenticeship in mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Minimum 17th Edition certification (18th Edition desirable).
• Experience in industrial engineering environments with both short and long‑term project delivery.
• Good knowledge of Star Delta, PLCs and Safe Isolation processes.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work well within a team.

About Us

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