Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Simply Recruitment Group; Leyland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Recruitment Group in Leyland is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a permanent, dayshift position. You will perform proactive and reactive maintenance on manufacturing equipment to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires an NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, and experience diagnosing faults. Food manufacturing experience is advantageous, and you will work as part of a proactive engineering team to improve reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical machinery faults.
• Food manufacturing experience would be advantageous.
• Good mechanical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• A systematic and methodical approach to maintenance.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and identify the root cause of equipment failures.
• Carry out efficient repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Identify and work with mechanical components, including motors and bearings.
• Complete risk assessments and work safely, including when working alone.
• Assist with predictive maintenance activities.
• Identify air leaks and carry out basic repairs.
• Support continuous improvements across the engineering function.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to work on a permanent basis in Leyland. The role is working days - Monday to Friday.

Salary is c£40,000 - 46,600 per annum plus holidays, pension etc.

About the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role:

This is a varied hands-on role involving preventative and reactive maintenance, fault finding and engineering improvements across the business. You will play an important part in maintaining equipment reliability, minimising production downtime and ensuring high standards of safety and workmanship.

Key Responsibilities for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and identify the root cause of equipment failures.
• Carry out efficient repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Identify and work with mechanical components, including motors and bearings.
• Complete risk assessments and work safely, including when working alone.
• Assist with predictive maintenance activities.
• Identify air leaks and carry out basic repairs.
• Support continuous improvements across the engineering function.

Requirements:

• City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical machinery faults.
• Food manufacturing experience would be advantageous.
• Good mechanical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• A systematic and methodical approach to maintenance.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Mechanical Engineer looking to join a busy manufacturing environment and contribute to a proactive engineering maintenance team.