Mechanical​/Electrical Engineer

Position: Mechanical/ Electrical Engineer
The Role

We are currently seeking a skilled Mechanical & Electrical Engineer to join a well-established industrial environment in Preston area. This is a hands-on role requiring both electrical and mechanical expertise, supporting production equipment, fault finding, and continuous improvement activities.

The successful candidate will be self-sufficient, proactive, and solution-focused, with a strong background in industrial engineering.

Key Responsibilities

* Electrical and mechanical fault finding on industrial machinery

* Planned and reactive maintenance

* Installation, repair, and replacement of electrical components

* Supporting continuous improvement and suggesting process enhancements

* Working collaboratively within an engineering and production team

* Ensuring compliance with health & safety standards

Electrical Experience Required

* Sensor fault finding and replacement

* Motor swaps and installations

* PLC experience (fault finding / basic diagnostics)

* Inverter / VFD drives

* Three-phase installation and fault investigation

* Electrical testing and diagnostics

Mechanical Experience Required

* Bearing replacement

* Pneumatics and air systems

* General fabrication and mechanical fitting

* Mechanical fault diagnosis and repairs

Qualifications & Experience

* Minimum 2 years’ industrial engineering experience

* Minimum BTEC Level 3 / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

* 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

* Strong understanding of industrial maintenance environments

Person Specification

* Self-sufficient and able to work independently

* Team-focused with strong communication skills

* Solution-oriented mindset

* Proactive and willing to step forward with improvement suggestions

* Keen to develop skills and progress professionally

* Reliable, organised, and safety-conscious

What’s On Offer

* Stable role within a strong industrial business

* Opportunities for development and upskilling

* Supportive engineering team environment

* Competitive pay and long-term prospects