Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance EngineerLocation: Knowsley, L34 Salary: £36,000 £40,000 per annum (DOE) + on-call allowance Hours: Full-time | On-siteThe RoleWe are recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support the operation of a modern food manufacturing facility. The role focuses on maintaining plant equipment and utilities through planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation in a hygiene-critical environment.Youll also contribute to engineering improvements, upgrades, and site development projects.Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out PPM and reactive mechanical maintenanceDiagnose faults and minimise equipment downtimeMaintain and repair motors, gearboxes, pumps, agitators, and valvesSupport industrial utilities including steam boilers and compressed air systemsInstall and modify process pipework, valves, and fittingsFabricate basic components using workshop machinerySupport shutdowns, upgrades, and continuous improvement projectsEnsure compliance with health & safety and food hygiene standardsAccurately record maintenance activities and report issuesRequirementsRelevant qualifications in engineering maintenance and a minimum of 3 years experience in a mechanical maintenance role within an industrial or food manufacturing environment.Experience in welding and installing pipework systems including fittings and valves. Coded welding preferred.Minimum 3 years mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial or food manufacturing environmentStrong fault-finding and problem-solving skillsExperience with PPM schedules and breakdown repairsGood understanding of health & safety and hygiene complianceDesirable CertificationsConfined SpaceFLT LicencePASMA / MEWP LicenceWhats on OfferCompetitive salary with on-call allowanceStable, long-term opportunity within a growing manufacturing siteInvolvement in modernisation and expansion projectsSupportive engineering team and development opportunitiesIf youre a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a technically varied role in a regulated manufacturing environment, wed like to hear from you.Apply now with your CV or get in touch for more details.Benefits:Company pensionFree parkingOn-site parkingWork Location: In personTPBN1_UKTJ