Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Cheshire, Boost Plant Reliability

Mech Tech Professionals; England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Waste Management company in Cheshire is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to optimize plant reliability through effective maintenance practices. The candidate will perform both preventative and breakdown maintenance, ensuring equipment efficiency and compliance. Ideal applicants should have relevant mechanical engineering qualifications and experience in heavy industrial maintenance. The role offers a competitive salary up to £51,500, plus benefits such as 33 days of holiday, pension contributions, and an up to 12% bonus.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits scheme

Recognition scheme

Up to 12% bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in power generation or heavy industrial plant maintenance.
• Familiar with mechanical drives, pumps, fans, and rotating machinery.
• Competent in following Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Maintain equipment history and CMMS records.
• Provide technical support and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Breakdown maintenance

Reading technical drawings

CMMS systems

Health and safety practices

Education

ONC / City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

P&IDs

Hydraulic schematics

Pneumatic schematics

Job description

A leading Waste Management company in Cheshire is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to optimize plant reliability through effective maintenance practices. The candidate will perform both preventative and breakdown maintenance, ensuring equipment efficiency and compliance. Ideal applicants should have relevant mechanical engineering qualifications and experience in heavy industrial maintenance. The role offers a competitive salary up to £51,500, plus benefits such as 33 days of holiday, pension contributions, and an up to 12% bonus.