Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Multi Task Recruitments; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Multitask Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a busy manufacturing site in Lancashire. You will perform planned preventive maintenance and respond to mechanical faults to keep production running safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have strong fault-finding skills, practical engineering experience, and a recognised qualification or apprenticeship. The role involves working with bearings, gearboxes, pumps, and drives, with a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Experience working with industrial machinery.
• A recognised engineering qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach.
• Commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM).
• Respond to mechanical breakdowns and fault find.
• Repair and maintain production machinery and equipment.
• Work on bearings, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, motors and drives.
• Identify recurring faults and recommend improvements.
• Carry out routine inspections and servicing.
• Support machinery installation and improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimise downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance work is safe and aligned with procedures.

Skills

Fault finding

Preventative maintenance

Maintenance experience

Teamwork

Health & safety

Strong communication

Education

Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £35,000 per year
Location: Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Department: Engineering / Maintenance

Multitask Recruitment Solutions are currently looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing business based in Lytham St Annes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer to join an established team and play a key role in keeping machinery, equipment and production processes running safely and efficiently.

The Role

As Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the site, diagnosing mechanical faults and supporting improvements to machinery and equipment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Responding to mechanical breakdowns and carrying out effective fault finding.
• Repairing and maintaining production machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Working on bearings, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, motors and mechanical drives.
• Identifying recurring faults and recommending improvements.
• Carrying out routine inspections and servicing.
• Supporting machinery installation and improvement projects.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records.
• Working closely with production teams to minimise machinery downtime.
• Ensuring all maintenance work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised engineering environment.

About You

We are looking for a practical, reliable and experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with strong fault-finding skills.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in mechanical maintenance, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Experience working with industrial machinery.
• A recognised engineering qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
• Good knowledge of preventative and reactive maintenance.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.
• A proactive attitude towards machinery reliability and continuous improvement.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a stable manufacturing environment in Lytham St Annes, with a competitive £35,000 salary and the opportunity to develop your engineering career.