Mechanical Specialist - Maintenance & Reliability Leader

Essity; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity in Skelmersdale is seeking a Mechanical Specialist to lead on-site maintenance of mechanical systems. The role focuses on preventative and predictive strategies to improve reliability, safety, and performance across heavy industry equipment.

You will mentor junior technicians, manage contractors, and drive KPI-based improvements while maintaining rigorous workshop standards and health & safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised multi-skilled or mechanical engineering apprenticeship, ideally with City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3.
• Proven mechanical experience in heavy industry, manufacturing, or process environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience maintaining complex automated manufacturing systems, including large rotating equipment and hydraulics.
• Experience using SAP for maintenance planning and execution.
• FMCG experience extremely desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and plan mechanical work on site, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and legal standards.
• Coach and support operational colleagues in resolving mechanical issues and improving machine reliability.
• Own mechanical maintenance KPIs and drive continuous improvement to meet departmental objectives.
• Manage mechanical work through SAP (CMMS), ensuring accurate planning, execution, and documentation.
• Oversee mechanical contractors and uphold high standards of work, including quality audits and commissioning.
• Lead and mentor junior technicians, fostering skill development and capability growth.
• Maintain workshop standards and ensure permit control and health & safety adherence.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Planning

Mentoring

Problem solving

Team development

Safety & quality awareness

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 (mechanical)

Multi-skilled/mechanical engineering apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Essity in Skelmersdale is seeking a Mechanical Specialist to lead on-site maintenance of mechanical systems. The role focuses on preventative and predictive strategies to improve reliability, safety, and performance across heavy industry equipment.

You will mentor junior technicians, manage contractors, and drive KPI-based improvements while maintaining rigorous workshop standards and health & safety compliance.