Mechanical Engineer ref 601

United in Recruitment; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a facility in Runcorn. The role involves ensuring the safe operation of machinery through proactive maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and conducting repairs. Candidates should possess an apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering and experience in a manufacturing environment. The position offers a salary between £41k-£46k, a generous holiday allowance, and various employee benefits including a pension scheme and a bonus structure based on attendance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Access to external training

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer or Mechanical Maintenance Technician in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong mechanical bias with good hands-on skills.
• Good understanding of preventative maintenance methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Respond to breakdowns and conduct reactive repairs.
• Diagnose mechanical faults using root cause analysis.

Skills

Fault-finding and repair skills

Hands-on mechanical skills

Analytical problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

IOSH (desirable)

Tools

Workshop machines

Hand tools

Mechanical drawings and manuals

Job description

Overview

My very busy well-established recycling clients are now looking to add to the team a Mechanical Engineer for the facility in Runcorn. As a subsidiary of a large group focused on growing the circular economy they see innovation within the company as pivotal to the global sustainability strategy, taking the development of the people and site capabilities to the next level in 2025 / 2026.

Working pattern: Monday – Friday, with a shift pattern of day and afternoon shifts, and an on-call schedule. The pattern will change on a weekly basis.

Salary: £41k-£46k

Note: First 3 months will not be working shifts.

Qualifications

Essential: Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

Additional qualification options:

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• City & Guilds Level 3 Mechanical Maintenance
• HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering

Or qualified by experience.

IOSH (desirable)

Experience

Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Maintenance Technician, ideally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; strong mechanical bias with good hands-on skills; experience in fault-finding and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; experience with rotating machinery (motors, pumps, gearboxes); competent use of workshop machines and hand tools; good understanding of preventative maintenance methodologies; excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Your role

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of all plant machinery, via proactive and reactive maintenance. Key responsibilities include:

• Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment;
• Respond to breakdowns and conduct reactive repairs to restore equipment to full working order promptly;
• Diagnose mechanical faults using root cause analysis and fault-finding techniques;
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble mechanical components (gears, pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, etc.);
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, maintenance manuals, and engineering documentation;
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, including logs of work done, parts used, and downtime;
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, improve reliability, and lower maintenance costs;
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, risk assessments, and equipment isolation procedures.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance – 24 days rising to 25 after 2 year’s service
• OT and flexi banked
• Buying & selling holidays – up to 4 or 5 days after 2 years
• Employee benefits platform
• CSP
• Health & wellbeing
• Free flu jabs
• Occupational health
• Pension scheme
• Health cash plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Social culture and events
• Access to external training and supported education
• Long service awards
• Bonus scheme – attendance bonus with a production element each month with 100% attendance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Note on applications: Please note that United In Recruitment can’t always respond to all applicants due to the high volume of CVs received every day. Should you not receive a response within 2 working days please accept this as not being successful. United In Recruitment wishes you all the best in your job search.