SIMPLY RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at SIMPLY RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED, based in Skelmersdale, North West, paying £50,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £50,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Skelmersdale, North West
- Sector
- Maintenance Engineer
About 15% above the going rate for maintenance engineer
Reference jobs/mechanical-maintenance-engineer-4
About the role
Job Details
Posted on - 14 May 2026 Salary - £50,000 per annum Job Type - Permanent Location - SkelmersdaleJob Description
We 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
- 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
Apply now
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