Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Knowsley, L34
Salary: £36,000 £40,000 per annum (DOE) + on-call allowance
Hours: Full-time | On-site
The Role
We are recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support the operation of a modern food manufacturing facility. The role focuses on maintaining plant equipment and utilities through planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation in a hygiene-critical environment.
Youll also contribute to engineering improvements, upgrades, and site development projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out PPM and reactive mechanical maintenance
* Diagnose faults and minimise equipment downtime
* Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes, pumps, agitators, and valves
* Support industrial utilities including steam boilers and compressed air systems
* Install and modify process pipework, valves, and fittings
* Fabricate basic components using workshop machinery
* Support shutdowns, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
* Ensure compliance with health & safety and food hygiene standards
* Accurately record maintenance activities and report issues
Requirements
1. Relevant qual...