Maintenance Engineer
Location: Speke, Liverpool
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 (depending on level of experience)
Hours: Monday to Thursday - 06:00 to 14:00, Friday - 06:00 to 11:00
Shift Flexibility: May rotate to 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00 during peak periods or as business needs require
Are you a hands‑on, multi‑skilled maintenance professional with a strong mechanical background and experience in fast‑paced manufacturing?
Do you thrive on keeping machines running smoothly, solving engineering problems, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement?
If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Our client is looking for a dependable Shift Maintenance Engineer to support day‑to‑day maintenance and engineering needs across a high‑speed production environment. This role is ideal for someone with a solid mix of mechanical, fabrication, and general engineering experience, who enjoys both reactive work and proactive maintenance.
Responsibilities
* Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on manufacturing equipment
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to reduce downtime
* Respond quickly to breakdowns to keep production running efficiently
* Support capital and improvement projects across the plant
* Work across multiple disciplines, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and fabrication tasks
* Collaborate with production teams to improve machine performance and reliability
* Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company H&S standards
* Keep accurate records of all maintenance work and equipment status
* Participate in relevant training and stay current with equipment and technology
Requirements
Must‑Haves
* City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering
* Minimum 5 years post‑apprenticeship experience
* Proven background in high‑speed manufacturing (FMCG, automotive, or similar)
* Solid mechanical engineering skills, including:
o Turning and milling
o Pneumatics and hydraulics
o Welding and fabrication
* Ability to work independently and as part of a small engineering team
* Flexible, reliable, and solutions‑focused
Desirable
* Experience with steel packaging machinery or materials
* Basic electrical maintenance or PLC fault‑finding skills
* Good communication skills
* Comfortable working under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
* Self‑motivated with a proactive approach to maintenance
Benefits
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Overtime and shift premiums available
* Company pension scheme
* On‑site parking
* PPE and tools provided
* Training and career development opportunities
To Contact Direct:
Daniel Barnett
Senior Executive Consultant
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