Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Knowsley
Salary: Up to £45k depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time on site
Shift: On-call responsibilities apply

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a growing manufacturing facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled, hands-on mechanical engineer to join a developing production environment, where you will play an important role in maintaining plant reliability, reducing downtime and supporting continuous improvement.

The Role
As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of industrial production equipment and site services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out effective repairs.
• Maintaining and repairing pumps, gearboxes, motors, agitators, valves and associated equipment.
• Working on mechanical drives, bearings, seals and rotating equipment.
• Maintenance and installation of industrial pipework and associated fittings.
• Welding, fabrication and general mechanical fitting.
• Working on industrial utilities including steam boilers and compressed-air systems.
• Supporting equipment installation, modifications and improvement projects.
• Identifying recurring equipment failures and recommending improvements.
• Working alongside production teams to minimise equipment downtime.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with site health, safety, quality and hygiene procedures.

About You

• At least 3 years' experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably within an industrial, manufacturing, food, chemical or process environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience maintaining pumps, gearboxes, motors, valves and rotating equipment.
• Experience with welding, fabrication and industrial pipework.
• Good knowledge of health & safety procedures and safe systems of work.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.

If you are interested in this position then please apply now!