An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer (mechanically biased) to join a well-established manufacturing business in Clitheroe. This is a days-based position offering long-term stability, a varied mechanical workload, and strong support from both engineering and operations teams.
An on-call rota operates on a 1-in-5 basis, covering two local sites. A company vehicle is provided while on call for full usage across the week.
What You’ll Do...Health, Safety & Compliance
*Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant working environment
*Ensure all engineering activities meet HSE, food safety, environmental, and company standards
*Contribute to the development and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work
*Maintain engineering areas to a high GMP standard
Maintenance & Engineering (Mechanical Focus)*Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on plant, machinery, and production equipment
*Respond to mechanical breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime
*Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults, with basic electrical fault-finding where required
*Dismantle, repair, and reassemble machinery using hand and power tools
*Maintain and adjust mechanical systems including conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, motors, and pneumatics
*Inspect components using precision measuring equipment (e.g. callipers, micrometres)
Fabrication & Technical Skills*Fabricate and modify components using workshop machinery
*Welding experience desirable but not essential
*Read and interpret engineering drawings, manuals, and technical specifications
Systems, Communication & Teamwork*Accurately log all work on a CMMS system and complete follow-up actions
*Communicate faults, progress updates, and repair times effectively
*Support root cause analysis (RCA) and improvement projects
*Work independently and collaboratively within the engineering team
Stock & Resource Management*Monitor and maintain stock levels of engineering spares and consumables
*Assist with parts ordering and verification
*Use materials efficiently to control costs and minimise waste
Continuous Improvement*Maintain up-to-date mechanical knowledge through training and development
*Provide engineering support and input where required
*Contribute to team KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives
What You’ll Bring...Essential*Apprentice-trained engineer or equivalent mechanical qualification
*Mechanically biased maintenance background
*Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work
*Practical experience with LOTO procedures
*Experience using CMMS systems and structured fault-finding methods
*Strong mechanical problem-solving and diagnostic skills
*Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
*Competent with hand and power tools
*High attention to detail and proactive approach to maintenance
*Full UK driving licence (Category B)
Additional Skills*Understanding of working at height and in confined spaces (training provided)
*Basic electrical fault-finding capability advantageous
*Competent using Microsoft Office and tablet-based systems
*Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
*Reliable, flexible, and adaptable to changing priorities
What’s On Offer...*Competitive salary and benefits
*Pension scheme
*Life assurance
*24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
*31 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata)
*Company health cash plan
*Free onsite parking
*Career development and contribution towards training and qualifications




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