Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

KPJ Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% pension plan

25 days holiday & banks

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite parking

Early finish on Fridays

Overtime paid at enhanced rate

Job summary

KPJ Group in Stockport is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our precision engineering business specialising in high-quality gears and machine components. You will respond quickly to machine breakdowns, carry out planned preventive maintenance and work closely with production teams to minimise downtime.

The role offers a Monday–Friday 7am–4pm schedule with early finish on Fridays, overtime at enhanced rate, a 5% pension plan, 25 days holiday & banks, cycle to work

Qualifications

• NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Time-served Mechanical Maintenance Engineer background.
• Previous manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Basic electrical maintenance knowledge.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach.

Responsibilities

• Responding quickly to machine breakdowns across the production facility.
• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) checks.
• Fault-finding on mechanical and basic electrical systems.
• Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime.
• Completing maintenance paperwork and PPM sheets.
• Identifying recurring faults and implementing corrective actions.
• Supporting continuous improvement and 5S activities.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workshop.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Preventive maintenance

Basic electrical knowledge

Proactive/self-motivated

Manufacturing experience

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We’re hiring for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a precision engineering company specialising in the manufacture of high‑quality gears and machine components in Stockport.

What’s on offer?

• £45,000 p/a
• Mon – Fri | 7am – 4pm
• Early finish on Fridays
• Overtime available (paid at enhanced rate)
• 5% pension plan
• 25 days holiday & banks
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite parking
• Stable, long term opportunity within a respected engineering business

What will you be doing as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer?

• Responding quickly to machine breakdowns across the production facility
• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) checks
• Fault-finding on mechanical and basic electrical systems
• Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime
• Completing maintenance paperwork and PPM sheets
• Identifying recurring faults and implementing corrective actions
• Supporting continuous improvement and 5S activities
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workshop

What will you need?

• NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
• Time-served Mechanical Maintenance Engineer background
• Previous manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding skills
• Basic electrical maintenance knowledge
• A proactive and self‑motivated approach