The Role
:
We’re looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance & Reliability Engineer to join a busy manufacturing site near Preston. You’ll carry out both reactive and preventative maintenance, while driving reliability and continuous improvement initiatives across key production assets.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Routine Maintenance: Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance, inspections and repairs on mechanical systems, including conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, pneumatics, hydraulics and mechanical production equipment.
2. Predictive & Preventive Maintenance: Introduce condition-based monitoring (vibration, thermal, lubrication analysis) and optimise PM schedules to extend equipment life.
3. Asset Reliability & Performance: Develop and deliver reliability-centred maintenance plans for key bakery equipment including mixers, dividers, ovens, coolers, conveyors, and packaging lines.
4. Root cause analysis and reliability improvements
5. Data & CMMS Analysis: Monitor downtime data, OEE performance, and maintenance KPIs to identify trends and prioritise improvement projects
6. 80% Maintenance – 20% Reliability & Continuous Improvement
The Successful Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Will Have:
7. Proven multi-skilled (mechanical & electrical) experience
8. Recognised engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent)
9. Skilled in RCM, FMEA, and root cause problem solving to drive long-term fixes.
10. Background in manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial environments
Benefits of the Role:
11. Work with a respected manufacturer with potential for repeat contracts.
12. Autonomy to manage your workload within a supportive maintenance team.
13. Busy environment offering plenty of hands-on maintenance work.
14. Outside IR35 – ideal for Limited Company or Umbrella contractors.