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...