Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
CV-LibrarySkelmersdale, LancashirepermanentPosted: 4 June 2026
Apply NowWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join a well-established FMCG manufacturing operation in the Skelmersdale area.
The role is working Days Monday - Friday.
Salary is c£50,000 per annum (negotiable, depending on experience) plus 27 days' holiday and bank holidays, excellent pension, company bonus etc
Duties for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:
This is a hands-on days-based position supporting the ongoing reliability, maintenance, and performance of production equipment across a busy manufacturing site. The successful candidate will play a key role in planned maintenance activities, continuous improvement projects, and ensuring machinery operates efficiently with minimal downtime.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out planned preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance across site
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Support production teams with fault finding and breakdown resolution
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Assist in driving machinery reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
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Work with maintenance planning systems to manage and record engineering activities
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Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety and quality standards
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Support contractor activities and assist with equipment installations and commissioning
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Mentor and support junior engineers and apprentices where required
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Maintain high workshop and housekeeping standards
Candidate Requirements
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Completed a recognised mechanical or multi-skilled engineering apprenticeship
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NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification
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Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, heavy industry, or process environments
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Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance experience
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Experience working on automated production equipment, hydraulics, pumps, conveyors, rotating equipment, or similar machinery
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Ability to prioritise workloads and work independently or as part of a team
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Experience using CMMS/SAP systems would be advantageous
What’s on Offer for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:
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Stable long-term opportunity within a successful manufacturing business
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Supportive engineering and operations team
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and site performance initiatives
How to apply:
Please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW
The role is working Days Monday - Friday.
Salary is c£50,000 per annum (negotiable, depending on experience) plus 27 days' holiday and bank holidays, excellent pension, company bonus etc
Duties for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:
This is a hands-on days-based position supporting the ongoing reliability, maintenance, and performance of production equipment across a busy manufacturing site. The successful candidate will play a key role in planned maintenance activities, continuous improvement projects, and ensuring machinery operates efficiently with minimal downtime.
Key Responsibilities
*
Carry out planned preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance across site
*
Support production teams with fault finding and breakdown resolution
*
Assist in driving machinery reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
*
Work with maintenance planning systems to manage and record engineering activities
*
Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety and quality standards
*
Support contractor activities and assist with equipment installations and commissioning
*
Mentor and support junior engineers and apprentices where required
*
Maintain high workshop and housekeeping standards
Candidate Requirements
*
Completed a recognised mechanical or multi-skilled engineering apprenticeship
*
NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification
*
Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, heavy industry, or process environments
*
Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance experience
*
Experience working on automated production equipment, hydraulics, pumps, conveyors, rotating equipment, or similar machinery
*
Ability to prioritise workloads and work independently or as part of a team
*
Experience using CMMS/SAP systems would be advantageous
What’s on Offer for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:
*
Stable long-term opportunity within a successful manufacturing business
*
Supportive engineering and operations team
*
Ongoing training and development opportunities
*
Competitive salary and benefits package
*
Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and site performance initiatives
How to apply:
Please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW