Job Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Blackburn

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to work on a permanent basis in the Blackburn area.
Salary is £41,200 per annum plus 23 days' holiday and bank holidays, pension, life assurance etc.
The role is working Monday to Friday days - 7am - 3pm.
Duties for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

This position is accountable for ensuring the reliability, servicing, and general condition of all site equipment and facilities. A key aspect of the role includes accurate utilisation and ongoing maintenance of the CMMS platform.

The role involves both reactive fault resolution and execution of scheduled preventative maintenance tasks, with ownership of any subsequent corrective actions.

You will also contribute to fault investigations (including root cause analysis) and participate in improvement or project initiatives where necessary, working closely with both Maintenance and Operations leadership teams.

An on-call rota applies (currently one week in four, subject to staffing levels), covering multiple sites. A company vehicle is provided for on-call duties.

• Promote and maintain a safe, orderly working environment aligned with health & safety, environmental, and food safety requirements.
• Ensure all tasks are performed in accordance with current legislation and internal procedures.
• Support the creation and review of risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Uphold high housekeeping and GMP standards within engineering areas.

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance across a range of plant equipment, including motors, engines, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and production machinery.
• Respond promptly to equipment failures to reduce operational downtime.
• Identify and troubleshoot both mechanical and electrical faults using appropriate diagnostic methods.
• Strip down, repair, and rebuild machinery, replacing worn or defective components using suitable tools.
• Calibrate and adjust mechanical and control elements to maintain efficient operation.
• Conduct detailed inspections using precision instruments (such as micrometres and verniers) to assess wear and tolerances.

• Manufacture or refurbish components using workshop equipment where required.
• Welding experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Accurately interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and specifications.

• Operate effectively both autonomously and within a team environment.
• Clearly communicate equipment issues, repair progress, and expected resolution times.
• Ensure effective handovers by documenting work completed, outstanding issues, and next steps.

• Track and maintain appropriate levels of spare parts, consumables, and tools.
• Assist with sourcing and verifying materials and equipment.
• Use resources responsibly to minimise waste and manage costs.

• Keep technical knowledge current through ongoing training and industry awareness.
• Provide technical input and maintenance data to support wider business needs.
• Actively contribute to improvement initiatives and team performance objectives.

• Completed an engineering apprenticeship or hold an equivalent qualification, with a multi-skilled background and a stronger emphasis on electrical competencies.
• Solid understanding of health & safety regulations and safe working procedures.
• Practical experience with Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) processes.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems, structured fault diagnosis, and reporting practices.
• Proven ability to execute planned maintenance and respond effectively to equipment breakdowns.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Competent in the use of both hand tools and powered equipment.
• Detail-oriented, with a commitment to maintaining high standards in both planned and reactive maintenance tasks.