Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

CDI - Russell Taylor; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CDI - Russell Taylor is recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Knowsley to join a growing manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining plant reliability, reducing downtime and supporting continuous improvement.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on pumps, gearboxes, motors and rotating equipment, with welding, fabrication and pipework installation as needed. A strong emphasis on health and safety applies.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in mechanical maintenance in industrial settings.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with pumps, gearboxes, motors and rotating equipment.
• Welding, fabrication and pipework experience.
• Good knowledge of health and safety procedures and safe systems of work.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and perform effective repairs.
• Maintain and repair pumps, gearboxes, motors and rotating equipment.
• Work on mechanical drives, bearings, seals and rotating components.
• Maintenance and installation of industrial pipework; welding and fabrication.
• Support installation, modifications and improvement projects.
• Minimise downtime by coordinating with production teams and ensuring safety.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Pumps & gearboxes

Welding & fabrication

Health & safety

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Knowsley

Salary: Up to £45k depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time on site

Shift: On-call responsibilities apply

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a growing manufacturing facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled, hands-on mechanical engineer to join a developing production environment, where you will play an important role in maintaining plant reliability, reducing downtime and supporting continuous improvement.

The Role

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of industrial production equipment and site services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out effective repairs.
• Maintaining and repairing pumps, gearboxes, motors, agitators, valves and associated equipment.
• Working on mechanical drives, bearings, seals and rotating equipment.
• Maintenance and installation of industrial pipework and associated fittings.
• Welding, fabrication and general mechanical fitting.
• Working on industrial utilities including steam boilers and compressed-air systems.
• Supporting equipment installation, modifications and improvement projects.
• Identifying recurring equipment failures and recommending improvements.
• Working alongside production teams to minimise equipment downtime.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with site health, safety, quality and hygiene procedures.

About You

• At least 3 years' experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably within an industrial, manufacturing, food, chemical or process environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience maintaining pumps, gearboxes, motors, valves and rotating equipment.
• Experience with welding, fabrication and industrial pipework.
• Good knowledge of health & safety procedures and safe systems of work.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.