Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Solutions Engineering Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for our client’s site in Barnoldswick, Lancashire. This is a hands-on, predominantly mechanical maintenance role focused on keeping production equipment operating safely, efficiently and reliably.

You will play a key part in reducing downtime, improving equipment performance and supporting continuous improvement across the site. The role suits engineers who enjoy fault finding and problem solving in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Hands‑on, predominantly mechanical maintenance role.
• Experience keeping production equipment operating safely, efficiently and reliably.
• Problem solving and fault finding in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out effective reactive mechanical maintenance to minimise production downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical faults accurately, identify root causes and complete repairs effectively.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities to the required standard and schedule.
• Record all maintenance activities accurately using the CMMS, including parts used, costs and corrective actions.
• Carry out mechanical refurbishments, installations, modifications and equipment improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant reliability, machine productivity, quality and waste reduction.
• Contribute to preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to improve asset reliability and availability.
• Identify and deliver small mechanical improvement projects that improve efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
• Maintain production equipment to a high standard and ensure optimum equipment condition.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering colleagues to resolve issues and improve equipment performance.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company health and safety procedures.
• Support the Engineering Department with additional hours when required.

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £42,000 basic salary + £4,000 standby allowance (£46,000 package) + overtime

Location: Barnoldswick, Lancashire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Days + alternate weekend standby

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our client's Engineering team.

This is a hands‑on, predominantly mechanical maintenance role, responsible for keeping production equipment operating safely, efficiently and reliably. You will play an important part in reducing downtime, improving equipment performance and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

The role would suit a skilled mechanical maintenance engineer who enjoys fault finding, problem solving and working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out effective reactive mechanical maintenance to minimise production downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical faults accurately, identify root causes and complete repairs effectively.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities to the required standard and schedule.
• Record all maintenance activities accurately using the CMMS, including parts used, costs and corrective actions.
• Carry out mechanical refurbishments, installations, modifications and equipment improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant reliability, machine productivity, quality and waste reduction.
• Contribute to preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to improve asset reliability and availability.
• Identify and deliver small mechanical improvement projects that improve efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
• Maintain production equipment to a high standard and ensure optimum equipment condition.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering colleagues to resolve issues and improve equipment performance.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company health and safety procedures.
• Support the Engineering Department with additional hours when required.

The Equipment

You will work across a range of automated manufacturing equipment and mechanical systems, including:

• Conveyors
• Gearboxes
• Pumps
• Pneumatic systems
• Hydraulic systems
• Rotating equipment
• Automated production machinery

About You

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