Mechanical Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Rishton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a dedicated maintenance team. The role is focused on reactive and preventative maintenance at a large manufacturing site, involving various machinery. The ideal candidate should have a strong mechanical background and experience with motor replacements and pneumatics. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 per annum and opportunities for project work in both legacy and modern environments.

Benefits

Up to £45,000 per annum

Varied and hands-on role

Supportive team environment

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 to improve preventative maintenance.
• Use CMMS to manage and document tasks.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance background

Experience with motor replacements

Pneumatics and leak detection

Job description

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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 out mechanical 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 £45,000 per 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.

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