Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Bulk Production Plant

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and pension package

25 days annual leave

Health & wellbeing benefits

Staff discounts

Job summary

Carr’s Billington Agriculture in Lancaster is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for maintenance, fault finding and repairs within a large animal feed mill, ensuring safety and compliance across the plant.

You will work with the engineering team to plan maintenance, engage with operations, and support on-call duties as required. A minimum NVQ3 or City & Guilds in Engineering is essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering experience in a bulk handling production environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain calm under pressure.
• Working knowledge of standard Health & Safety practices (hot works, WAH, LOTO).
• Strong communication skills across teams and with stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving through structured thinking and analysis.
• Experience of maintenance software and IT in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance activities as part of the engineering team, including fault finding, PPMs and repairs.
• Engage with operations to ensure plant runs smoothly while meeting H&S, feed-safety and environmental requirements.
• Ensure safe and efficient work across all areas, complying with procedures and quality standards.
• Adhere to UFAS accreditation and other assurance schemes.
• Plan and execute work under Permit to Work system with safety as priority.
• Respond to reactive maintenance and expedite repairs to minimise downtime.
• Minimise downtime through diagnosis, timely repair and proactive maintenance.
• Maintain plant and machinery to ensure safe, efficient production.

Skills

Engineering experience

Adaptability

H&S practices

Communication

Problem solving

Maintenance software

Education

NVQ level 3 or City & Guilds in Engineering

Job description

Carr’s Billington Agriculture in Lancaster is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for maintenance, fault finding and repairs within a large animal feed mill, ensuring safety and compliance across the plant.

You will work with the engineering team to plan maintenance, engage with operations, and support on-call duties as required. A minimum NVQ3 or City & Guilds in Engineering is essential.