Maintenance Engineer

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.

• 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

• 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:
  • Turning and milling
  • Pneumatics and hydraulics
  • Welding and fabrication
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small engineering team
• Flexible, reliable, and solutions‑focused

• 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

• 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