Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mech Tech Professionals; England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Waste Management company in Cheshire is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to optimize plant reliability through effective maintenance practices. The candidate will perform both preventative and breakdown maintenance, ensuring equipment efficiency and compliance. Ideal applicants should have relevant mechanical engineering qualifications and experience in heavy industrial maintenance. The role offers a competitive salary up to £51,500, plus benefits such as 33 days of holiday, pension contributions, and an up to 12% bonus.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits scheme

Recognition scheme

Up to 12% bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in power generation or heavy industrial plant maintenance.
• Familiar with mechanical drives, pumps, fans, and rotating machinery.
• Competent in following Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Maintain equipment history and CMMS records.
• Provide technical support and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Breakdown maintenance

Reading technical drawings

CMMS systems

Health and safety practices

Education

ONC / City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

P&IDs

Hydraulic schematics

Pneumatic schematics

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Cheshire - Up to £51,500 DOE plus excellent benefits.

Mech Tech Professionals are recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Cheshire. This is your chance to join a leading Waste Management company where the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer plays an integral role in ensuring to maximise plant reliability and availability through safe and effective maintenance practices.

Salary: Up to £51,500 DOE plus excellent benefits.

Benefits to include: 33 days hols including BH, contributory pension, flexible benefits scheme and a recognition scheme and up to 12% bonus.

Hours of Work: 8am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday.

Location: Cheshire

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer duties include:

• Performing preventative and breakdown maintenance on mechanical and rotating plant equipment
• Working on all power plant systems including overhead cranes, grabs, pumps, fans, and mechanical drive systems
• Interpreting P&IDs, isometrics, and technical manuals for accurate troubleshooting
• Maintaining equipment history and ensuring CMMS records are up to date
• Assisting in planning and executing outages and daily maintenance tasks
• Carrying out vibration analysis and ensuring correct equipment compliance
• Supporting procurement and control of mechanical spares and consumables
• Supervising contractors and contributing to the planning of outages and daily maintenance activities
• Providing technical support to site operations and contributing to continuous improvement

The successful candidate:

• ONC / City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in a Mechanical Engineering discipline (or equivalent). Lower-level qualifications may be considered with relevant experience
• Experienced in power generation or heavy industrial plant maintenance
• Familiarity with overhead cranes, mechanical drives, pumps, fans, and rotating machinery
• Proficient in reading technical drawings including P&IDs, pneumatic/hydraulic schematics
• Computer-literate and experienced with CMMS systems
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental practices - IOSH Managing Safely is desirable
• Competent in reading, writing, and following Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to make a real impact in one of the UK's leading Waste Management companies based in Cheshire. Join a forward-thinking company with real progression opportunities