Mechanical Shift Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Runshaw Moor; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Training & development

Career progression

Modern facilities

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd in Leyland is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing site. You will carry out mechanical maintenance, fault-finding and reactive repairs to ensure high equipment availability.

The role offers a £47,000 salary with overtime, days and nights shift, and a clear path for development within a well-established production environment.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering bias essential.
• Hands-on maintenance, fault-finding and breakdown repairs in an industrial environment.
• Experience with planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance on production machinery.
• Perform fault finding and breakdown repairs in a fast-paced plant.
• Plan and execute preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Mechanical bias

PPM experience

Fault finding

Industrial maintenance

Education

Level 3 NVQ / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

MECHANICAL SHIFT ENGINEER

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Leyland

Salary: £47,000 + Overtime

Shift: Days and Nights

Sector: FMCG / Industrial Manufacturing

Job Role - Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a strong Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established industrial manufacturing business within the FMCG sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced production environment, working as part of an established engineering team.

The successful Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, availability and performance of production machinery across the site.

You will be responsible for carrying out mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs on a range of industrial production machinery. You will play an important role in minimising downtime, improving equipment reliability and ensuring production continues to operate safely and efficiently.

This role operates on a days and nights shift pattern and offers a competitive salary of £47,000, plus overtime opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer looking to develop their career within a stable and established FMCG manufacturing environment.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Strong mechanical engineering bias is essential.
• Previous Mechanical Maintenance Engineering experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Must hold a Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Hands-on experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and breakdown repairs within a fast-paced industrial environment.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on mechanical maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Experience maintaining industrial production machinery.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical faults and identify root causes of equipment failures.
• Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Experience responding to mechanical breakdowns and completing efficient repairs.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• Flexibility to work a days and nights shift pattern.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience within the FMCG sector.
• Experience working within a highly automated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of predictive or condition-based maintenance.
• Experience working with bearings, motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes and other industrial mechanical equipment.Previous UK Maintenance Engineering experience.

Benefits - Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• £47,000 salary plus overtime.
• Days and nights shift pattern.
• Opportunity to join a well-established FMCG manufacturing business.
• Modern industrial manufacturing environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Excellent long-term career prospects.