Mechanical Engineer

Pioneer Selection · Leyland, Lancashire

Mechanical Engineer at Pioneer Selection, based in Leyland, Lancashire, paying £39,000 - £44,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£39,000 - £44,000 per annum
Location
Leyland, Lancashire
Contract
Permanent
Posted
16 hours ago
Closes
27 Nov 2026
Sector
Mechanical Engineer

16% below the typical rate for mechanical engineer

Reference jobs/view/68616/mechanical-engineer

About the role

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Location: Leyland Salary: £39,000 – £44,000 Shift: DaysJob Role of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer A fantastic opportunity which is not to be missed by a strong Mechanical Maintenance Engineer has come to the forefront. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established industrial manufacturing business within the FMCG sector, working in a fast-paced production environment.The successful Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will become a key member of the engineering team, responsible for 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 and reactive breakdown repairs on a range of industrial production machinery. You will play an important role in minimising downtime and ensuring production continues to operate safely and efficiently.This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer looking to develop their career within a stable and growing FMCG manufacturing environment.Sector – FMCG / Industrial ManufacturingNon-Negotiable Requirements of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Mechanical engineering bias is essential.Previous Mechanical Maintenance Engineering experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.Must hold a Level 3 NVQ or 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 for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer 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.Recognised Level 3 NVQ / City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering qualification. Desirable Requirements Previous experience within the FMCG sector.Experience working within a highly automated manufacturing environment.Knowledge of predictive or condition-based maintenance.Experience with bearings, motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes and other industrial mechanical equipment.Previous UK Maintenance Engineering experience. The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will benefit from: £39,000 – £44,000 salary.Working for a well-established FMCG manufacturing business.Stable days-based position.Modern industrial manufacturing environment.Training and development opportunities.Excellent long-term career prospects. If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.For further details, contact Adem Halil at Pioneer Selection.As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply; please see our website for further details.

Reference: jobs/view/68616/mechanical-engineer · Posted 16 hours ago · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · Listed via Pioneer Selection

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