Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

SIMPLY RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED; St Helens; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a 6-month contract in St Helens. This position involves working Monday to Friday with a salary range of £45,000 to £47,000 per annum. The engineer will ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment, focusing on minimizing downtime and maintaining safety standards. Additional benefits include 25 days' holiday, a pension, and a bonus structure.

Benefits

25 days' holiday

Pension

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering within FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of maintenance practices and safety standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults quickly and accurately.
• Support installation, commissioning, and modification of machinery.

Skills

Planned preventive maintenance (PPM)

Reactive maintenance

Mechanical fault diagnosis

Installation and commissioning

Maintenance records management

Tools

Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

Job description

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to work on a 6 month contract in St Helens.

The role is working Monday to Friday - days.

Salary is c£45-47,000 per annum plus 25 days' holiday and bank holidays, pension, bonus etc

To ensure the reliable and efficient operation of mechanical equipment and production assets within a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturing environment. The role focuses on minimizing downtime, maintaining safety and quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement across site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on mechanical equipment, including conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, motors, packaging machinery, and processing equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults quickly and accurately, implementing effective corrective actions to minimize production downtime.
• Support installation, commissioning, and modification of machinery and production lines.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Operational Support

• Provide mechanical engineering support to production teams to ...