Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Full Christmas & New Year shutdown

Free on-site parking

On-site canteen

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a Blackburn-based manufacturing site. You will maintain blow and injection moulding machinery to maximise uptime and efficiency, performing fault-finding and repairs across the production line.

The role offers 6am-6pm shifts (42 hours/week) with a salary of £46,800 per year. The ideal candidate will have hands-on hydraulic fault-finding and be able to read hydraulic drawings within an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Mechanical maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on hydraulic fault-finding and the ability to read hydraulic drawings.
• UK-based maintenance experience is desirable.
• Experience in heavy engineering environments (rail, waste, oil & gas or similar).

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance, fault-finding and repairs on blow and injection moulding machinery to maximise uptime and efficiency across the site.
• Involve in machine setups, improving cycle times, and engineering improvement projects.
• Resolve complex hydraulic faults and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulic fault-finding

Read hydraulic drawings

Troubleshooting

Job description

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Job Title - Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location - Blackburn, Lancashire

Salary: £46,800

Shift: 6am-6pm, 42 hours per week

Job Role of the Mechanical Maintenance Technician.

A fantastic opportunity which is not to be missed by a strong Mechanical Maintenance Engineer has come to the forefront. This is a great opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer looking for a stable, long-term role within a highly advanced manufacturing facility.

You will be responsible for carrying out mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and repairs on a range of blow and injection moulding machinery, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency across the site. You will also be involved in machine setups, improving cycle times, engineering improvement projects and resolving complex hydraulic faults.

The company offers excellent opportunities for technical development and career progression, making this an ideal role for an engineer who wants to develop their skills within a supportive and established engineering team.

Sector – Factory Maintenance

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Mechanical Maintenance Technician

• Mechanical maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic fault-finding and the ability to read hydraulic drawings.

Desirable Requirements for the Mechanical Maintenance Technician

• Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer within the UK.
• Experience within heavy engineering environments such as rail, waste, oil & gas or similar industries.

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician will benefit from:

• Working for an established and advanced manufacturing business.
• £46,800 per annum with minimal overtime.
• 34 days holiday.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Enhanced pension.
• Full Christmas and New Year shutdown.
• Free on-site parking.
• On-site canteen facilities, including hot drinks.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing platform.
• Company wellbeing and events programme.
• Excellent training, learning and development opportunities.
• Opportunities for long-term career progression.