Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
hace 7 horas
Huyton
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