Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to work on a 6 month contract in St Helens.

The role is working Monday to Friday - days.

Salary is c £45-47,000 per annum plus 25 days' holiday and bank holidays, pension, bonus etc

To ensure the reliable and efficient operation of mechanical equipment and production assets within a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturing environment. The role focuses on minimizing downtime, maintaining safety and quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement across site operations.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Engineering

* Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on mechanical equipment, including conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, motors, packaging machinery, and processing equipment.

* Diagnose mechanical faults quickly and accurately, implementing effective corrective actions to minimize production downtime.

* Support installation, commissioning, and modification of machinery and production lines.

* Maintain accurate maintenance records using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Operational Support

* Provide mechanical engineering support to production teams to ensure optimal equipment performance.

* Work closely with electrical, automation, and production colleagues to resolve complex breakdowns.

* Support changeovers and continuous operation in a high-speed, high-volume FMCG environment.

Health, Safety & Compliance

* Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including permit-to-work and lockout/tagout procedures.

* Adhere to site GMP, hygiene, and food safety standards at all times.

* Proactively identify safety risks and contribute to risk assessments and safe systems of work.

Continuous Improvement

* Identify recurring faults and contribute to root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability improvement initiatives.

* Support continuous improvement projects aimed at increasing equipment reliability, efficiency, and lifespan.

* Assist in developing and improving PPM schedules and maintenance best practices.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

* Proven experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer within an FMCG or high-speed manufacturing environment.

* Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.

* Experience working with conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, drives, and rotating equipment.

* Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.

* Good understanding of health and safety and food manufacturing standards.

* Competent in reading mechanical drawings and technical documentation.

Desirable

* Experience with continuous improvement or TPM methodologies.

* Basic electrical fault-finding awareness (non-intrusive).

* Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance reporting.

How to apply:

Please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW