Maintenance Engineer

Location: Lytham, Lancashire
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

Join a Growing Manufacturing Business

We are looking for a proactive and skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our manufacturing team in Lytham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys problem-solving, continuous improvement, and ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Working closely with the Head of Manufacturing & Engineering and production teams, you will play a key role in maintaining machinery, reducing downtime, and supporting ongoing engineering and improvement projects across the site.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on production machinery.

• Diagnosing faults and resolving breakdowns efficiently to minimise operational downtime.

• Monitoring equipment performance and identifying opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.

• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation.

• Supporting machinery upgrades, new equipment installations, and continuous improvement projects.

• Working with suppliers and contractors to coordinate repairs, servicing, and maintenance activities.

• Assisting in the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures.

• Supporting improvements in machine performance and Overall Equipment Effectiveness.

• Promoting a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the site.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Possesses strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.

• Has knowledge of electrical systems and basic PLC fault diagnosis.

• Can plan and complete preventative maintenance activities effectively.

• Is confident interpreting technical drawings, manuals, and engineering documentation.

• Has excellent problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach.

• Works well with colleagues across production, engineering, quality, and support functions.

• Holds a relevant engineering qualification, apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience within food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Health insurance

• Company pension

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Staff discounts across the Group

• Free on-site parking

• Career development opportunities

• The opportunity to join a growing and ambitious manufacturing business where your contribution will make a genuine difference

Apply Today

If you're a motivated engineer who takes pride in keeping equipment running at its best and enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.