Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing)
£36,000 – £40,000 + Overtime + Attendance Bonus + Early Finish Friday + Training + Pension
Preston
Are you a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with experience working on CNC machinery and industrial manufacturing equipment looking to join a long-established and stable manufacturing business offering excellent work-life balance, overtime opportunities, and long-term job security?
This company is a well-established UK manufacturer with decades of industry expertise supplying high-performance products into a variety of sectors including transport, engineering, and industrial manufacturing. Known for its strong staff retention and supportive working environment, the business is continuing to invest in its facilities and engineering team.
In this role you will be responsible for the reactive and planned maintenance of CNC machinery and a range of industrial production equipment across the site. You will fault find, repair, and maintain mechanical systems to minimise downtime and ensure production efficiency. The role is predominantly reactive maintenance with opportunities to contribute towards continuous improvement projects.
This position would suit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer from a manufacturing or industrial background who is experienced working on CNC machinery and is looking for a stable, days-based role with overtime and excellent benefits.
The Role
- Reactive and planned maintenance across CNC and industrial machinery
- Fault finding and repair of mechanical equipment and production systems
- Minimise downtime and support production efficiency
- Carry out routine inspections and preventative maintenance
- Support continuous improvement and maintenance projects
- Monday – Thursday 7:00am – 3:30pm, Friday 7:00am – 1:00pm
The Person
- Mechanical Maintenance Engineer background
- Experience working on CNC machinery
- Manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience
- An understanding of electrical maintenance on machinery
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer offering a stable days-based role, excellent team culture, attendance reward schemes, and the opportunity to increase earnings through overtime.
Keywords: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, CNC Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Machinery, Reactive Maintenance, Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Technician
Reference: BBBH25273
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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