Mechanical Engineer

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

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their dedicated team. This role involves performing reactive and planned maintenance across a range of machinery, focusing on both industrial and pharmaceutical production. The position offers a salary of up to £45,000 per annum along with opportunities for involvement in project work and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to work across varied machinery

Involvement in project work

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.
• Complete weekly PPM tasks.
• Use CMMS to manage and document tasks.
• Support ongoing projects to upgrade equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns promptly.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance background

Experience with motor replacements

Pneumatics and leak detection

Ability to work in heavy industrial environments

Job description

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

Up to £45,000 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 outmechanical 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
• 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

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

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £45,000per 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.

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 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.

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