Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Prescot

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Location: Knowsley, L34 Salary:£36,000 £40,000 per annum (DOE) + on-call allowance Hours: Full-time | On-site The Role We are recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support the operation of a modern food manufacturing facility. The role focuses on maintaining plant equipment and utilities through planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation in a hygiene-critical environment.Youll also contribute to engineering improvements, upgrades, and site development projects. Key Responsibilities Carry out PPM and reactive mechanical maintenance Diagnose faults and minimise equipment downtime Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes, pumps, agitators, and valves Support industrial utilities including steam boilers and compressed air systemsInstall and modify process pipework, valves, and fittings Fabricate basic components using workshop machinery Support shutdowns, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects Ensure compliance with health&safety and food hygiene standards Accurately record maintenance activities and report issues Requirements Relevant qualifications in engineering maintenance and a minimum of 3 years experience in a mechanical maintenance role within an industrial or food manufacturing environment. Experience in welding and installing pipework systems including fittings and valves. Coded welding preferred.Minimum 3 years mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial or food manufacturing environment Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills Experience with PPM schedules and breakdown repairs Good understanding of health&safety and hygiene compliance Desirable Certifications Confined Space FLT Licence PASMA / MEWP Licence Whats on Offer Competitive salary with on-call allowance Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing manufacturing site Involvement in modernisation and expansion projects Supportive engineering team and development opportunitiesIf youre a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a technically varied role in a regulated manufacturing environment, wed like to hear from you. Apply now with your CV or get in touch for more details. TPBN1_UKTJ