Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Days)
Location: Dukinfield Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (Days Only) Salary: £43,500 per annum + Excellent Benefits
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business. This is a permanent days-based role, offering an excellent work-life balance alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and continuous improvement activities to ensure maximum reliability and efficiency of plant equipment.
Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Maintain and repair pumps, motors, gearboxes, pneumatic systems, and process equipment.
• Install and modify pipework and associated mechanical systems.
• Perform maintenance on site services including boilers, compressors and cooling towers.
• Complete daily maintenance records and ensure all documentation is accurate.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant reliability and performance.
• Work safely in line with company health and safety procedures.

Skills & Experience
Essential

• Time-served Mechanical Engineer (Apprenticeship or equivalent).
• Previous experience within an FMCG, chemical, process manufacturing or blending environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with:
• Pneumatic systems
• Pumps
• Pipework installation and repair
• Motors and gearboxes
• Process equipment
• Mechanical workshop machinery and techniques
• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) systems
• Site utilities including boilers, compressors and cooling towers
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records.
• A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £43,500 per annum
• Monday to Friday, days only (8:00am to 5:00pm)
• Company bonus scheme
• Employer pension contribution with up to 8% matched contributions
• Private health insurance
• Health cash plan
• Death in Service benefit (4 x annual salary)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Stable, long-term career within a successful manufacturing business

If you''re an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a days-based role with excellent benefits and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we''d love to hear from you.

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