Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Accrington, England, United Kingdom

Salary: £43,050 per annum

Holidays: 33 days a year

Shifts: Monday – Friday Double Days (6‑2 / 2‑10). Work 1 weekend in each 6‑week cycle (Saturday 6:00‑14:00, Sunday 7:00‑15:00). Rest days: Monday and Tuesday.

Daily Duties

• Perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on mechanical systems across the site
• Quickly find and fix faults to reduce production downtime
• Work with the engineering team to improve machine performance and reliability
• Always follow health, safety, and food safety standards
• Keep accurate records of all maintenance work
• Assist with projects, installations, and equipment upgrades when needed
• Promote teamwork, problem-solving, and continuous improvement

Ideal Candidate

• City & Guilds Level 2 or ONC qualification – ideally apprentice trained
• Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing
• Knowledge of pressure systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical drives with strong fault‑finding skills
• Works well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Manufacturing – Food & FMCG