Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for its Preston site. The successful candidate will enhance equipment reliability and process efficiency while supporting the production team. Key responsibilities include performing maintenance, diagnosing faults, and mentoring junior staff. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and hands-on experience in a technical role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical production support or maintenance role.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Familiarity with high-pressure air systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Improve overall reliability and performance of equipment.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Support and mentor team members with technical training.

Skills

Turning

Milling

Welding

Fault-finding

Reading technical drawings

Education

OND or apprentice-trained in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, preston, lancashire

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Client:

Consult

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Maintenance Technician – Mechanical Bias

Working Hours: Monday – Thursday, 07:50–16:45; Friday, 07:50–12:10

Salary: Up to £38k

Industry: Manufacturing / Engineering

Scope:

Are you an experienced mechanical technician looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and innovative manufacturing environment? Join us at our Skelmersdale production site as a Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Bias) and play a key role in supporting and enhancing plant performance, equipment reliability, and process efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Improve overall reliability and performance of equipment, systems, and processes
• Provide technical support to production lines to minimize defects and optimize output
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs
• Track, report, and act on process improvement data
• Conduct in-line quality checks and maintain product integrity
• Analyse data to diagnose faults and implement long-term solutions
• Follow Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods for process monitoring
• Uphold Health & Safety standards and contribute to a safety-first culture
• Support and mentor team members with technical training and guidance
• Foster strong relationships with internal teams and share best practices

About You:

• OND or apprentice-trained in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a technical production support or maintenance role
• Proficiency in workshop skills: turning, milling, welding
• Fault-finding experience in mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Familiarity with high-pressure air systems (desirable)
• Willingness to work shifts if required on occasion

If you're interested in the above role then please click apply or get in touch to discuss further.

Consult will endeavour to contact candidates within 14 days of application. However, if you do not hear back after 2 weeks then please assume on this occasion, unfortunately, you have not been successful.