Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Victrex Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Are you a driven Mechanical Engineer with a passion for continuous improvement and technical excellence? We’re looking for a talented individual to join our team and play a key role in shaping our Asset Management Strategy and driving engineering standards across our operations.

Role Purpose

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you’ll provide expert engineering support to our Maintenance and Production teams, helping to develop and implement systems that enhance safety, reliability, and performance. You’ll lead technical investigations, support minor project delivery, and coach team members to build capability across the business.

• Deliver technical support and guidance to Operations, Maintenance Technicians and Apprentices.
• Develop and implement engineering standards to reduce risk and improve compliance.
• Lead root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement preventative measures.
• Identify and deliver improvements to meet SHE, Quality, Availability, and Cost targets.
• Manage the design, installation, and commissioning of plant modifications and minor projects.
• Support relevant capital projects including the integration of new assets into existing processes.
• Manage the mechanical aspects of the site CMMS.
• Ensure adherence to engineering and SHE standards across all activities.

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical equipment, especially rotating machinery (e.g., pumps, centrifuges).
• Deep understanding of piping systems and fluid mechanics.
• Experience with legal compliance systems such as PSSR, PUWER, LOLER, COMAH.
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
• Familiarity with asset reliability principles including condition monitoring and FMECA.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• Strong communication and technical report writing abilities.

• 🎓 Degree in an Engineering discipline or Equivalent experience – Essential
• 🏅 Membership of a professional engineering body – Essential

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE. At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.

With over 40 years’ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders.

At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges. Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress. We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.

As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators … individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.

Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.

Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities.

We are proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by ‘The Sunday Times’ for two consecutive years. We are also recognised as one of the ‘Most Admired Companies in the Chemical Sector’ by The London Stock Exchange and a top performer in the FTSE Women Leaders Review for Women in Leadership and Women on Boards. We encourage applications from all sections of the community and offer support for accessibility and reasonable adjustments during the application process. If you need help or a confidential chat, contact .

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type
Full-time

Job function
Engineering and Information Technology

Industries
Plastics Manufacturing