Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical
Pioneer Selection Ltd
Harpurhey · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£35,000 – £43,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Harpurhey, Greater Manchester
Category
Engineering
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Manchester
Salary: Up to £43,(Apply online only)
Shift: Monday - Friday - Double Days
Job Role of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established process manufacturing business in Manchester. Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining a mixture of modern and legacy plant equipment through planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding and continuous improvement.
This is a hands-on mechanical role where you will work across a varied range of process equipment, helping to improve plant reliability, resolve recurring faults and support ongoing investment across the site. The business places a strong emphasis on safety, engineering standards and development, offering excellent opportunities to expand your technical skillset.
Sector - Process Manufacturing
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Mechanically biased maintenance background.
Level 3 Engineering qualification / apprenticeship (or equivalent).
Previous manufacturing maintenance experience.
Strong mechanical fault-finding ability.
Requirements of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
Reactive breakdown maintenance.
Mechanical fault finding and troubleshooting.
Pumps, valves and gearboxes.
Agitators and actuators.
Vessels and process equipment.
Basic pipe fitting.
Experience identifying and resolving mechanical blockages.
Continuous Improvement.
Strong Health & Safety awareness.
Desirable Requirements of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
HNC qualification or above.
Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical or Power industry experience.
Previous experience within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Continuous process manufacturing experience.
The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:
Salary up to £43,(Apply online only).
Monday - Friday double days-based position.
Market-leading benefits package.
Excellent training and development programme.
Ongoing investment in site equipment and technology.
Excellent job security.
Genuine opportunities for career progression.
Working within an established and experienced engineering team.
If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.
For further details contact Savannah Wells at Pioneer Selection - / (phone number removed)
As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.
You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply - please see our website for further details
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