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.

If you could be intersted, please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW!