Mechanical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd. is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a Leyland-based role within a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing site. You will maintain and diagnose a range of production machinery, perform planned maintenance and respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.

The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and continuous improvement, with modern facilities and long-term career prospects in a stable environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience carrying out mechanical maintenance and fault-finding in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance, fault-finding and repairs on production machinery.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Respond to breakdowns and complete efficient repairs to keep production running.
• Contribute to safe and efficient site operations through reliability improvements.

Skills

Maintenance troubleshooting

Fault-finding

PPM

Independent working

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.

For further details, contact Adem Halil at Pioneer Selection.