Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group • Knowsley, Merseyside • Posted July 05, 2026
About the Role
Job Description:
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Knowsley, L34
Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 per annum (DOE) + on‑call allowance
Hours: Full-time | On-site
The Role
We are recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support the operation of a modern food manufacturing facility. The role focuses on maintaining plant equipment and utilities through planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation in a hygiene‑critical environment.
You’ll also contribute to engineering improvements, upgrades, and site development projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out PPM and reactive mechanical maintenance
* Diagnose faults and minimise equipment downtime
* Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes, pumps, agitators, and valves
* Support industrial utilities including steam boilers and compressed air systems
* Install and modify process pi...
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Knowsley, L34
Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 per annum (DOE) + on‑call allowance
Hours: Full-time | On-site
The Role
We are recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support the operation of a modern food manufacturing facility. The role focuses on maintaining plant equipment and utilities through planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation in a hygiene‑critical environment.
You’ll also contribute to engineering improvements, upgrades, and site development projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out PPM and reactive mechanical maintenance
* Diagnose faults and minimise equipment downtime
* Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes, pumps, agitators, and valves
* Support industrial utilities including steam boilers and compressed air systems
* Install and modify process pi...