Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER Job Title – Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location – Leyland, Lancashire Salary – £47,598 (flexible for the right candidate) Shift – 7–7 (42 hours per week) Job Role of the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer A rare opportunity has become available for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a highly automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility within a growing FMCG business. With continued investment and the addition of new production lines, this site offers a fantastic environment for engineers looking to develop technically and build a long-term career. Working as part of a supportive engineering team, you will be responsible for both reactive and planned maintenance across a wide range of modern production machinery. This role offers excellent training, development pathways, and the chance to progress within the business. Key Responsibilities Carrying out reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery Responding to breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime and maintain efficiency Working on a wide range of equipment including pallet wrappers, conveyors, packaging machines, cutting machines, compressors and boilers Electrical fault finding on single and three-phase systems, motors, inverters, relays and drives Mechanical maintenance including hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, bearings, chains and belts Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across site Completing all maintenance documentation accurately and on time Working in line with health & safety, quality and operational standards Sector – Factory Maintenance (FMCG) Non-Negotiable Requirements Multi-skilled maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment Minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering Desirable Requirements FMCG or high-speed manufacturing experience Experience working with automated production equipment The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer will benefit from: Working for a market-leading, expanding manufacturing business Clear training and development pathways with structured training matrix Opportunities to progress technically or into leadership roles Excellent benefits package including: Pension scheme Life assurance Staff shop and retail discounts Free parking Health support and wellbeing benefits Free flu vaccine and eye care vouchers