Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Incredible Time Off
Salary: £45,700 per annum
Location: Leyland
Shift Pattern: Days and Nights
We’re working with a leading manufacturing business in Leyland that continues to expand year after year. Due to ongoing growth and investment, they are now looking to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their high-performing engineering team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, forward-thinking company that truly values work‑life balance – with over 100 days off per year, plus access to extensive training and development.
Role
- Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across production machinery and site equipment.
- Work as part of a skilled maintenance team to deliver reliability improvements.
- Support engineering projects, installations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure all work is carried out safely and efficiently, with a focus on minimising downtime.
Qualifications
- Mechanical bias.
- Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
- Experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment (forces backgrounds also considered).
- Strong fault-finding and problem‑solving ability.
- Confident working with pumps, conveyors, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
- Good organisation and communication skills.
- PC literate; IOSH or H&S qualification desirable.
Benefits
- Over 100 days annual leave per year due to unique shift pattern.
- Enhanced overtime rates.
- Pension contribution up to 5%.
- Personalised training and career development plan.
- Opportunities for internal promotion and progression.
- Free on-site parking & cycle-to-work scheme.
- Mental health and wellbeing support.
- Job security with a growing business committed to long-term success.
Location
Commutable From: Preston, Chorley, Wigan, Blackburn, Bolton, Southport, Ormskirk.
