Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Job Description: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Location: Knowsley, L34 Salary: £36,000 – £45,000 per annum (DOE) + on‑call allowance Hours: Full-time | On-site The Role We 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. You’ll also contribute to engineering improvements, upgrades, and site development projects. Key Responsibilities * Carry out PPM and reactive mechanical maintenance * Diagnose faults and minimise equipment downtime * Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes, pumps, agitators, and valves * Support industrial utilities including steam boilers and compressed air systems * Install and modify process pipework, valves, and fittings * Fabricate basic components using workshop machinery * Support shutdowns, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects * Ensure compliance with health & safety and food hygiene standards * Accurately record maintenance activities and report issues Requirements * Relevant 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 environment * Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills * Experience with PPM schedules and breakdown repairs * Good understanding of health & safety and hygiene compliance Desirable Certifications * Confined Space * FLT Licence * PASMA / MEWP Licence What’s on Offer * Competitive salary with on‑call allowance * Stable, long‑term opportunity within a growing manufacturing site * Involvement in modernisation and expansion projects * Supportive engineering team and development opportunities If you’re a hands‑on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a technically varied role in a regulated manufacturing environment, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now with your CV or get in touch for more details. Benefits: * Company pension * Free parking * On-site parking