Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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 How to apply: Please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW