Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Wigan People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our well-established client based in Wigan on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with electrical experience to join a successful manufacturing business, playing a key role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and performance of site machinery and equipment. Working Hours: • Monday to Friday: 6am – 3pm Salary: • £36,000 – £42,000 per annum DOE Benefits: As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer your benefits will be: • Competitive salary of £36,000 – £42,000 DOE • Monday to Friday working pattern • Free on-site parking • Company pension • Supportive team environment • Ongoing training and development opportunities Day to Day Duties: As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities will include: • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across site machinery and equipment • Responding to breakdowns and carrying out fault finding to minimise downtime • Providing hands-on mechanical support, with electrical fault-finding where required • Diagnosing and resolving equipment faults quickly and effectively • Supporting the smooth running of the manufacturing plant through proactive maintenance activities • Planning and completing preventative maintenance schedules • Conducting root cause analysis investigations and implementing corrective actions • Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation • Assisting with equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects • Managing contractors and ensuring all work is completed safely and to the required standards • Working closely with production teams to maximise equipment reliability and performance • Supporting compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures at all times • Assisting with the sourcing of replacement parts, spares, and equipment when required Essential Skills: As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, the skills required will be: • Proven experience within a maintenance engineering role in a manufacturing, production, chemical, or process environment • Strong mechanical maintenance background • Electrical fault-finding and maintenance experience • Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving abilities • Experience carrying out both reactive and preventative maintenance • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with production teams • Good computer skills for maintaining maintenance records and reports • Proactive and hands-on approach to engineering maintenance Desirable Experience: • Relevant Engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC, or equivalent) • Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment • Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies • Experience managing external contractors • Electrical qualifications advantageous What We Are Looking For: We are looking for a motivated and reliable Mechanical Maintenance Engineer who takes pride in maintaining equipment reliability and minimising downtime. The successful candidate will be a strong problem solver with a hands-on approach and a commitment to maintaining high engineering standards across the site. Apply Today: If you are an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity, apply today to be considered. People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process