Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Location: Knowsley Salary: Up to £45k depending on experience Job Type: Full-time on site Shift: On-call responsibilities apply We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a growing manufacturing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled, hands-on mechanical engineer to join a developing production environment, where you will play an important role in maintaining plant reliability, reducing downtime and supporting continuous improvement. The Role As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of industrial production equipment and site services. Your responsibilities will include: * Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance * Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out effective repairs. * Maintaining and repairing pumps, gearboxes, motors, agitators, valves and associated equipment. * Working on mechanical drives, bearings, seals and rotating equipment. * Maintenance and installation of industrial pipework and associated fittings. * Welding, fabrication and general mechanical fitting. * Working on industrial utilities including steam boilers and compressed-air systems. * Supporting equipment installation, modifications and improvement projects. * Identifying recurring equipment failures and recommending improvements. * Working alongside production teams to minimise equipment downtime. * Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with site health, safety, quality and hygiene procedures. About You * At least 3 years' experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably within an industrial, manufacturing, food, chemical or process environment. * Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills. * Experience maintaining pumps, gearboxes, motors, valves and rotating equipment. * Experience with welding, fabrication and industrial pipework. * Good knowledge of health & safety procedures and safe systems of work. * The ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team. If you are interested in this position then please apply now