Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Jenrick Engineering; Rising Bridge; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Accrington is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a City & Guilds Level 2 or ONC qualification and experience in FMCG or food manufacturing. You will perform maintenance to minimize downtime and improve machine performance in a fast-paced environment. This role involves a Monday - Friday shift pattern and working weekends on rotation.

Benefits

33 days holiday per year

Competitive salary of £43,050

Qualifications

• Ideally apprentice trained in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Quickly find and fix faults to reduce production downtime.
• Assist with projects, installations, and equipment upgrades.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Knowledge of pressure systems

Knowledge of hydraulics

Knowledge of pneumatics

Knowledge of mechanical drives

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 or ONC qualification

Job description

Job

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location

Accrington

Salary

£43,050

Holidays

33 days a year

Shifts

Monday - Friday Double Days (6-2 / 2/10)

Work Schedule

You will be required to work 1 in every 6 weekends with the following Monday and Tuesday off as rest days.

Saturday 6:00am - 2:00pm and Sunday 7:00am - 3:00pm

About the role

Are you an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking to join a food manufacturing company based in Accrington? Ideally Engineers will have worked within a fast-paced manufacturing environment such as food or FMCG and will play a key part in minimising downtime, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.

Daily Duties

• Perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on mechanical systems across the site
• Quickly find and fix faults to reduce production downtime
• Work with the engineering team to improve machine performance and reliability
• Always follow health, safety, and food safety standards
• Keep accurate records of all maintenance work
• Assist with projects, installations, and equipment upgrades when needed
• Promote teamwork, problem-solving, and continuous improvement

Ideal Candidate

• City & Guilds Level 2 or ONC qualification – ideally apprentice trained
• Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing
• Knowledge of pressure systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical drives with strong fault‑finding skills
• Works well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment

How to apply

Please send your updated CV to the advert now