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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd
Trafford Park · posted 28 July 2026
Salary
£49,185 – £57,056 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Trafford Park, Greater Manchester
Category
Engineering
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER Location: Trafford Park, Greater Manchester Salary: £49,185 – £57,056 (DOE, including 15% Shift Allowance) Shift: 4 on / 4 off Days (07:00 – 19:00) Job Role of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established industrial processing business operating within the recycling and resource recovery sector. This is a fast-paced, heavy industrial environment offering excellent long-term career prospects, technical challenges, and the opportunity to work on a wide variety of processing equipment. Working as part of a growing maintenance team, you will be paired with another Mechanical Engineer and report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. The role involves carrying out both planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance across a large fleet of industrial machinery to ensure maximum plant availability and reliability. The site operates 24/7 and houses approximately 150 machines including conveyors, shredders, separators, fans, granulators and associated processing equipment. Sector – Heavy Industrial / Recycling Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Mechanical maintenance experience within an industrial environment Experience carrying out planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance Mechanical engineering qualification (Level 3 or equivalent) Strong fault-finding and repair skills Desirable Requirements for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Previous experience within recycling or materials processing facilities Experience working on conveyors, shredders, separators or granulators UK industrial maintenance experience Forces / ex-military engineering background welcomed The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Will Benefit From Salary up to £57,056 including shift allowance Bupa Health Plan Long-term progression opportunities as part of a growing engineering department Stable days-only shift pattern Working on a diverse range of industrial machinery Joining a business investing heavily in its operations and future growth 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 Nathan Lock at Pioneer Selection. 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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