Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,185 - 57,056; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bupa Health Plan

4 on / 4 off shift (Days)

Long-term progression

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd in Trafford Park, Greater Manchester, is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a large industrial site operating around the clock. You will maintain a fleet of conveyors, shredders and processing equipment to keep production running smoothly.

The role involves both preventative and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and hands-on repair in a heavy industrial environment. Excellent long-term progression opportunities are on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining industrial machinery in a heavy industrial environment.
• Capability to perform planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance.
• Mechanical engineering qualification at Level 3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out both planned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance across a large fleet of machinery to maximise plant availability.
• Support 24/7 site operations and work with the maintenance team to reduce downtime.
• Diagnose faults and repair conveyors, shredders and other processing equipment.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Industrial environment

Education

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Location: Trafford Park, Greater Manchester

Salary: £49,185 – £57,056 (DOE, including 15% Shift Allowance)

Shift: 4 on / 4 off Days (07:00 – 19:00)

Job Role of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established industrial processing business operating within the recycling and resource recovery sector. This is a fast-paced, heavy industrial environment offering excellent long-term career prospects, technical challenges, and the opportunity to work on a wide variety of processing equipment.

Working as part of a growing maintenance team, you will be paired with another Mechanical Engineer and report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. The role involves carrying out both planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance across a large fleet of industrial machinery to ensure maximum plant availability and reliability.

The site operates 24/7 and houses approximately 150 machines including conveyors, shredders, separators, fans, granulators and associated processing equipment.

Sector – Heavy Industrial / Recycling

Non‑Negotiable Requirements of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Mechanical maintenance experience within an industrial environment
• Experience carrying out planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance
• Mechanical engineering qualification (Level 3 or equivalent)
• Strong fault‑finding and repair skills

Desirable Requirements for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Previous experience within recycling or materials processing facilities
• Experience working on conveyors, shredders, separators or granulators
• UK industrial maintenance experience
• Forces / ex‑military engineering background welcomed

The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Will Benefit From

• Salary up to £57,056 including shift allowance
• Bupa Health Plan
• Long‑term progression opportunities as part of a growing engineering department
• Stable days‑only shift pattern
• Working on a diverse range of industrial machinery
• Joining a business investing heavily in its operations and future growth