Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Incredible Time Off (100+ Days Annual Leave!)

Salary: £45,700 per annumLocation: LeylandShift Pattern: Days and Nights 

We’re working with a leading manufacturing business in Leyland that continues to expand year after year. Due to ongoing growth and investment, they are now looking to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their high-performing engineering team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, forward-thinking company that truly values work-life balance — with over 100 days off per year, plus access to extensive training and development.

• The Role – Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
• Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across production machinery and site equipment.
• Work as part of a skilled maintenance team to deliver reliability improvements.
• Support engineering projects, installations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and efficiently, with a focus on minimising downtime.

Requirements for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

• Mechanical Bias 
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment (forces backgrounds also considered).
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Confident working with pumps, conveyors, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Good organisation and communication skills.
• PC literate; IOSH or H&S qualification desirable.

Benefits for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

• Over 100 days annual leave per year due to unique shift pattern
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Pension contribution up to 5%
• Personalised training and career development plan
• Opportunities for internal promotion and progression
• Free on-site parking & cycle-to-work scheme
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Job security with a growing business committed to long-term success

Commutable From: Preston, Chorley, Wigan, Blackburn, Bolton, Southport, Ormskirk.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

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