Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ holiday

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Insurance (2x salary)

Company pension scheme (3% contribution)

Job summary

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd seeks an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter to join their team in Rochdale. The role involves maintaining and repairing machinery, conducting inspections, and performing fabrications within a busy engineering environment. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience, relevant qualifications, and skills in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, as well as MIG/MMA welding. The company offers a supportive team, career development opportunities, and competitive benefits including healthcare and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Recognised trade apprenticeship and minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Able to perform welding tasks (MIG/MMA essential, TIG desirable).
• Experience in heavy/medium engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and inspection on production machinery.
• Support and lead repairs on various mechanical systems.
• Log work orders and complete preventative maintenance tasks.

Skills

Hydraulic and pneumatic system knowledge

MIG and MMA welding skills

Computer-literate – Microsoft Office and PPM systems

Lifting and slinging experience

Education

ONC, HNC, or City & Guilds qualification

Tools

Pirana or similar CMMS systems

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter

Location: Rochdale

Hours: Monday to Friday, with some Saturday work required.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter to join our client’s team in Rochdale. This is a hands‑on role within a busy heavy/medium engineering environment, responsible for ensuring machinery reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting both preventative and reactive maintenance activities.

The role involves varied engineering tasks including routine servicing, breakdown response, fabrication, and project work—all carried out in compliance with ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001, and other relevant standards.

What We Offer

• 33 days’ holiday (including statutory days).
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Life Insurance (2x salary).
• Company pension scheme (3% contribution).
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of machinery and projects in a supportive engineering team.
• Career development and training opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and inspection on production machinery, mechanical systems, and equipment.
• Use preventative maintenance systems (PPMs) to reduce breakdowns and unplanned downtime.
• Support and lead repairs on gearboxes, motors, pulleys, couplings, fans, pumps, mixers, bearings, rollers, etc.
• Perform essential legislative testing of mechanical equipment and systems.
• Support fabrication, welding (MIG/MMA essential; TIG desirable), milling, and turning tasks.
• Carry out hydraulic and pneumatic maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain and repair LEV systems (filter media changes, duct cleaning).
• Log work orders, complete PPMs, and ensure accurate use of Pirana or similar CMMS systems.
• Assist the Engineering Manager with projects, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives (CIP).
• Liaise with external contractors as required.
• Ensure essential spare stock levels are maintained and manage stores.
• Adhere to Health & Safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure IHASCO training modules remain up to date.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Recognised trade apprenticeship and ONC, HNC, or City & Guilds qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar mechanical maintenance role.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic system knowledge.
• MIG and MMA welding skills (TIG beneficial).
• Background in heavy/medium engineering.
• Lifting and slinging experience.
• Computer‑literate – Microsoft Office and PPM systems (e.g., Pirana).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexible approach to overtime, shutdown work, and call‑out cover.
• Able to step into the role quickly with minimal supervision.

Preferred (Not Essential)

• Web handling / textiles or paper industry experience.
• Turning experience.
• IPAF qualification (working at heights).
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Forklift truck licence.
• ATEX awareness/experience.
• Gas burners / Gas Safe registered.

If you are an experienced Mechanical Engineer or Fitter with the skills outlined above and want to take on a varied and rewarding role in a well‑established manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.