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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

  • Runcorn, Cheshire
  • Permanent
  • Nov 9, 2026

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

£45,000 - £46,000 + External Qualifications/Training + Attendance Bonus + Overtime + Long-Term Stability

Runcorn, Cheshire (Commutable from: Widnes, Warrington, Liverpool, Chester, St Helens, Northwich, Ellesmere Port)

Are you a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a long-term, stable role with a well-established manufacturer where you will be properly supported with external qualifications and ongoing development?

On offer is a permanent position within a specialist heavy industrial environment, carrying out a mix of planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding and project work, with the chance to build your technical skillset through further training and development.

This company are part of a wider, well-established group and are known for their specialist polymer and recycling operations. The client regularly invests in the latest technology, training and new methods to produce a quality product to all of their customers. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to add to their maintenance team.

In this role you will carry out PPM and breakdown maintenance on shredders, granulators, washing lines, pelletizers and conveyors, as well as supporting installs/commissioning, continuous improvement and safety compliance. The role starts on days and moves onto double days after probation.

This role would suit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with manufacturing/industrial experience, looking for stability, a strong technical environment and ongoing development through external qualifications.

The Role:

  • PPM and reactive maintenance on heavy industrial machinery
  • Mechanical fault finding plus basic electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic diagnostics
  • Installation, commissioning and continuous improvement projects
  • Days initially, moving to double days (Mon-Fri) after probation; Saturdays on a rota basis


The Person:

  • Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer background
  • Experience in manufacturing / industrial / factory / packaging / recycling environments
  • Ideally a recognised apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or similar)



Reference Number: BBBH282159

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom Mills at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Reference Number: BBBH282159_1794229109
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Up to £45,144.48 per annum + Technical Training + Overtime

Per annum

Permanent

Job Type

Engineering

Discipline

BBBH282159_1794229109

Reference Number

09 Nov 2026

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