Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Premier Placement Services; Congleton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Pension

Life insurance

EAP access

Social events

Engineering development

Job summary

Premier Placement Services is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a manufacturing site in Congleton, Cheshire. You will work with a small engineering team to keep production lines running safely and efficiently.

The role focuses on planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and improvements to equipment reliability. A strong safety mindset and good teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' maintenance/engineering/manufacturing experience.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance across production machinery and site facilities.
• Responding to breakdowns, diagnosing faults and supporting repairs.
• Assisting with machine installations, modifications and improvement projects.
• Working with production teams to minimise downtime and maximise performance.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and ensuring high workmanship standards.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability.
• Following health, safety, quality and environmental procedures.

Skills

Fault-finding

Teamwork

Communication

Proactive attitude

Education

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Our client, a very well-respected and reputable manufacturing company are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Congleton, Cheshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to develop their career, broaden their technical knowledge and contribute to the reliability and performance of our production operation.

The Role

Working as part of an engineering team, you'll play an important role in keeping machinery, equipment and site facilities running safely, reliably and efficiently.

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across production machinery and site facilities.
• Responding to breakdowns, diagnosing faults and supporting effective repairs.
• Assisting with machinery installations, modifications and improvement projects.
• Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime and maximise performance.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and ensuring work is completed to a high standard.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability.
• Following all health, safety, quality and environmental procedures.

About You

We're looking for someone with a strong mechanical engineering foundation, a proactive attitude and a genuine passion for engineering.

• A recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• At least three years' experience in a maintenance, engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Practical mechanical maintenance experience gained through an apprenticeship, technical role or previous employment.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• A strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• A willingness to learn, develop and take on new challenges.

Benefits include

• Attractive 4 day working week, Monday to Thursday 6.30am to 4.00pm
• An excellent pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Team social activities and wellbeing events.
• A supportive engineering environment with opportunities to broaden your experience and develop your skills.