Mechanical Engineer

Our client, a leading organisation within the manufacturing and circular economy sector, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their expanding engineering team in Runcorn. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong mechanical maintenance experience who wants to work with modern plant machinery in a fast-paced, continuously improving environment.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring thesafe, reliable and efficient operationof all mechanical plant equipment through both proactive and reactive maintenance.

Key responsibilities include:

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• Carrying outplanned preventative maintenance (PPM)on mechanical systems and machinery
  
• Responding to breakdowns, diagnosing faults and completing high-quality repairs
  
• Usingroot cause analysisand proven fault-finding techniques to solve mechanical issues
  
• Disassembling, inspecting, repairing and rebuilding mechanical components includingpumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors and rotating machinery
  
• Reading mechanical drawings, manuals and technical documentation
  
• Keeping accurate maintenance logs including work completed, parts used and downtime records
  
• Supporting continuous improvement to reduce downtime and boost reliability
  
• Ensuring compliance withHealth & Safety procedures, risk assessments and isolation processes
  

The role follows a rotating shift pattern of days and afternoons, plus participation in an on-call schedule.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

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• Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or
  
• Level 3 Mechanical Engineering Qualification such as:
  
• NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering Maintenance
  
• BTEC Level 3 Mechanical Engineering
  
• City & Guilds Level 3 Mechanical Maintenance
  
• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering
  
• IOSH is desirable but not essential
  

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• Proven experience as aMechanical Engineer / Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Maintenance Technician
  
• Strong mechanical bias with solid hands‑on ability
  
• Fault-finding experience acrossmechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  
• Competence working withrotating machinery(motors, pumps, gearboxes)
  
• Confident using workshop tools and machinery
  
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance
  
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills
  
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  

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• Core hours, flexitime and time off in lieu
  
• Buying & selling holidays
  
• Employee benefits platform
  
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  
• Free flu jabs
  
• Occupational health
  
• Health cash plans
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
• Social culture and events
  
• Internal training Academy
  
• E-learning opportunities
  
• Access to external training and supported education
  
• Long service awards
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to investment, innovation and long-term site development. If you're looking for stability, progression and the chance to work with a highly skilled engineering team, this role offers all of that and more.

Pivt Group LTD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.