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An opportunity has become available for a Mechanical Engineer to join an established, market-leading chemical manufacturer in Accrington. They are offering a competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 (DOE) plus a discretionary bonus scheme, subsidised private health insurance, contributory pension, 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with service), life insurance, and more! This role is ideal for a Mechanical Engineer looking to develop within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment. In this role, the Mechanical Engineer will work on capital projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in maintaining asset integrity at an Upper-Tier COMAH site. The Mechanical Engineer will provide critical mechanical engineering support to a manufacturing plant, ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and compliance. You will be involved in everything from inspection reviews and maintenance auditing to capital project delivery and management of change. Working closely with operations, maintenance, and reliability teams, the Mechanical Engineer will help drive continuous improvement and ensure assets remain fit for service throughout their lifecycle. Key Responsibilities of Mechanical Engineer: • Provide technical engineering support, including inspection reviews (PSSR, LOLER), troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards, • Manage and support capital and maintenance projects, including design reviews, calculations, and Management of Change processes, • Drive asset integrity and reliability by analysing performance, identifying issues, and implementing long-term improvements, • Support maintenance delivery through auditing, cost analysis, budgeting input, and improving planned maintenance execution, • Develop scopes of work, maintenance procedures, and repair strategies to ensure equipment remains fit for service, • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance plant performance, safety, and operational efficiency Experience & Qualifications Required from Mechanical Engineer: • Degree in Mechanical Engineering (ideally working towards Chartered status – IEng/CEng), • Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation (NEBOSH preferred), • Proven experience in maintenance engineering within a COMAH chemical manufacturing environment, • Understanding of asset management principles and lifecycle planning, • Familiarity with industry standards such as API 570, 579, 591 and ASME, • BOAS Manager qualification and EEMUA 159 certification are desirable If you are a proactive Mechanical Engineer looking to drive improvements, and join a progressive engineering and operations team, this is your opportunity. Click on the link below to apply directly or call 01484 645269 to speak with Kate Wadsworth at E3 Recruitment.

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location: Blackburn Working Pattern: 4 on 4 off shifts rotating days and nights (6-6) Salary: Circa £53’000 A specialist manufacturer providing solutions for civil and construction projects, with a focus on performance, reliability and long term value is searching for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support ongoing production and maintenance activity across the UK industrial plant. This is a hands on role within a close knit engineering team, working a rotating shift pattern and contributing to both reactive and planned maintenance. The site operates a range of bespoke machinery, with a strong emphasis on extrusion and heavy process equipment. The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role: You will be responsible for maintaining plant and equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation in line with production needs and statutory requirements. The work is varied and practical, involving fault finding, repair, and preventative maintenance across a range of systems. • Responding to breakdowns across mechanical and electrical systems., • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and compliance checks., • Supporting installation work and site improvement projects., • Lean Six Sigma operation., • Recording all work carried out, including parts used and job notes, via the SAP maintenance system, • Communicating clearly with colleagues across shifts to ensure continuity of work, • Contributing to the wider upkeep of the site, including shared systems such as cooling towers., • The role sits within a two engineer shift structure, on a continuous process, with shared responsibility for keeping the plant running effectively. The maintenance approach is increasingly focused on preventative activity. Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer experience: • Working experience of extrusion lines and polymer handling systems, large motors, pumps and gearboxes, rotating machinery, hydraulics and pneumatics., • Temperature control systems and associated instrumentation, • Solid understanding of how materials are handled, dosed and fed through production., • This role would suit a multi-skilled engineer with a solid industrial background who is comfortable working across a variety of machinery and can take a practical, methodical approach to fault finding., • Electrical competence, particularly around: Safe isolation, motors and drives., • Experience within the plastics industry, or working with extrusion processes, would be particularly useful., • Experience with control systems such as Siemens is useful, but this is not a controls led role. Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer approach: • Proactive with a positive can do attitude., • Passionate to be supportive cross functionally., • Clear and consistent in communication., • Interested in developing skills and contributing to continual improvements on site. If this aligns with your experience and approach, I would welcome a conversation. Let us DISCOVER your talent..

Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-military personnel however, all candidates will be considered. Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment is highly desirable. First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Forklift Engineer on behalf of one of

As a Specialist Works Service Engineer you would be responsible for the coordination of the design, construction planning and implementation of a wide range of infrastructure projects both on the estate and connected to plant and equipment across the BAE Systems Warton Unit sites (Samlesbury)S

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient running of our production equipment and plant assets. Key Responsibilities of the Maintenance Engineer Role:. MAINTENANCE ENGINEER / ACCRINGTON / COMPETITIVE BASIC SALARY & BENEFITS.

As an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving plant equipment within a heavy industrial / chemical processing environment. Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM). Support mechanical maintenance where required.

As a Specialist Works Service Engineer you would be responsible for the coordination of the design, construction planning and implementation of a wide range of infrastructure projects both on the estate and connected to plant and equipment across the Systems Warton Unit sites (Samlesbury).

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer | Preston, PR1 1UN | Full Time | Working hours: Monday–Thursday 07:00–15:30 (30 min unpaid lunch), Friday 07:00–13:00 | £35,000 + DOE Are you ready to take charge of a busy manufacturing site and make a real impact? Our client is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of industrial laminates, composite materials and machined components. They are focused on delivering a quality product portfolio, supported by great service, excellent response and best of all, over 155 years' experience of getting it right. Are you the right person for the job? • Proven track record of scheduled maintenance control, • Health & Safety conscious at all times, • Mechanical maintenance training or experience, • Welding & fabrication training or experience, • Experience with steam boilers and systems, BOAS preferable, • Electrical maintenance training or experience (preferable), • Building/roofing knowledge (preferable), • IT and PLC networking knowledge (preferable), • Working at height experience; PASMA/IPAF certificates preferable, • Full Driving Licence required, • FLT licence advantageous, • Strong problem-solving skills and a common-sense approach, • Professional, approachable personality with a focused, can-do attitude, • Team player who can efficiently manage their own time and support staff As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the whole business, from NC machines to basic plumbing. Based at the Preston site, you will oversee day-to-day maintenance of a busy manufacturing unit, including: • Plant and services maintenance, • Controlling the daily preventative maintenance schedule of the manufacturing plant, • Liaising with and managing third-party engineers or contractors for work beyond scope, • Providing support to departments such as Health & Safety, Technical, or Site/Buildings Maintenance, • Procurement for the maintenance department, • Reporting directly to the board of directors, • 20 days annual holiday plus bank holidays, • Contribution to a Personal Pension Plan, • Profit share scheme, • Sick pay scheme, • Training is offered where necessary, • Free Parking, • Canteen Facilities, • Holiday Reward Scheme Your data will be handled in line with GDPR JBRP1_UKTJ

A leading pet food manufacturer in the UK is seeking an Engineer to join their team.You will work closely with management to ensure machinery operates efficiently and conduct preventative maintenance.Candidates should have strong electrical and mechanical skills, a relevant engineering qualification

Senior mechanical design engineer for fast paced, exciting design and build contractor with a strong emphasis on sustainable design solutions. Do you want to join one the biggest building services design departments in the region? A company that can boast over 15 chartered design engineers and a training programme committed to ensuring that engineers develop to their full potential. Our client employs over 60 engineers in their design department. They complete detailed mechanical and electrical design solutions on technically challenging projects. Often employed direct by end users such as Universities or Hospitals our client is trusted with state of the art design of energy centres, plant rooms and associated building services. These projects are typically very large and as such they require complicated designs including wide ranging mechanical and electrical services, BMS control systems, district heating and HV. They are heavily involved with de-carbonisation schemes throughout the UK whereby old building services are being stripped out and replaced with modern building services offering sustainable energy solutions. The role will encompass mechanical detailed design, site surveys, report writing, technical analysis, calculations, feasibility studies and conceptual reviews

Maintenance Engineer £55,500 - £57,000 Per Annum + Overtime & Excellent Benefits 4 on 4 off 2 days/2 nights Near Blackburn Gap Technical are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established FMCG manufacturing business based near Blackburn. Our client operates within a high-demand industrial environment and is investing in engineering excellence to maintain operational performance, safety, and reliability. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, forward-thinking organisation offering competitive salary, structured shifts, and long-term career progression. The Role As an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving plant equipment within a FMCG processing environment. Working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days and nights), you will ensure maximum plant uptime through reactive and planned maintenance activities. Performance Objectives Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production and process equipment Support mechanical maintenance where required Work on motors, drives, inverters, control panels and instrumentation Fault finding on PLC systems (Siemens / Allen Bradley desirable) Support continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with health & safety and site regulations Minimise downtime and improve reliability across the plant Extensive use of CMMS for work recordinG Accurate shift reporting and handover. Person Specification Time-served Electrical Engineer (Apprenticeship or equivalent) NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Experience within heavy industry, FMCG , process, manufacturing or similar environment Strong fault-finding ability on industrial electrical systems PLC fault-finding experience (modifications advantageous) Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, safety-critical environmentApply Gap Technical are specialists in Engineering and Manufacturing recruitment across the UK. We pride ourselves on matching skilled engineering professionals with industry-leading employers. If you are interested in this role, please send your CV via the apply now option. Gap Technical is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Closing Date 03/04/2026

Multi‑Skilled Engineer Location: Blackburn Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum Shift Pattern: Starting on a Day Shift (8:00am – 4:30pm) initially, but flexibility is essential as the role will move to an afternoon shift after around 12 months, with occasional cover for other shifts when needed. Are you a talented Multi‑Skilled Engineer with strong electrical expertise? This is your chance to join a market-leading business at their advanced facility in Blackburn. We’re recruiting for an electrically biased Multi‑Skilled Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team in a fast-paced production environment. If you're apprentice-trained with solid maintenance experience across both mechanical and electrical disciplines, this role could be perfect for you. This role would be ideal for engineers with a strong electrical bias who have experience in fast‑paced manufacturing or production settings. It would particularly suit those who have worked as a Maintenance Engineer, Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Engineering Technician, Shift Engineer, Production Maintenance Engineer, Plant Engineer or anyone with strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience within manufacturing. Why join? This organisation is the largest manufacturer of vacuum bagging and composite tooling materials for industries including aerospace, automotive, defence, and advanced composites, offering a range of benefits, including: 26 days holiday Life Assurance (after 12 months) PRP Bonus Scheme (post-probation) Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer Uniform Provided 6‑month probation period What You’ll Do: As a Multi‑Skilled Engineer, you'll play a key role in keeping production running smoothly and efficiently: Deliver multi‑skilled engineering support across the manufacturing operation Carry out repairs, fault finding, diagnostics and troubleshooting Perform planned and preventative maintenance to minimise downtime Ensure all equipment is maintained and operated safely Analyse performance data and help drive equipment improvements Support small engineering projects within time and cost targets Complete shift reports, maintenance documentation and purchasing records Assist with installation, wiring, commissioning and upgrades of electrical systems What We’re Looking For: You will be a great fit if you are/ have: Time‑served Multi‑Skilled Apprenticeship (mechanical & electrical) Strong electrical bias – including wiring regs, controls, drives and PLC experience Solid mechanical maintenance capability NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC in Engineering Strong problem-solving mindset with excellent attention to detail Confident working independently or within a team UK driving licence & own transport Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Interested? If you’re a proactive, skilled engineer with strong electrical bias and have worked as a Maintenance Engineer, Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Engineering Technician, Shift Engineer, Production Maintenance Engineer, Plant Engineer, then we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career! Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included

AR841 – Forklift Engineer Location: Blackburn Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 + Overtime + Benefits Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Forklift Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance and repairs to long/short term machines and customers owned equipment. Ensuring best practice with quality and professionalism are met at all times and to maintain customer satisfaction. Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-military personnel however, all candidates will be considered. Duties and Responsibilities: Servicing and repair of forklift trucks and other lifting equipment. Carrying out routine maintenance. Checking oil and fuel levels. Checking all related hoses and connections. Steering and brake checks. Basic electrical checks – brake lights etc. Liaising with customers regarding their individual requirements. Submit accurate parts requisition information to Head Office. Acting as the face of the company and therefore acting as a brand ambassador. Skills and Qualifications: A good mechanical engineering background is essential. Customer focused. Ability to work as part of a team or on an individual basis where required. Excellent time management skills Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written. Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment is highly desirable. Full UK driving licence. Location: Blackburn Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 + Overtime + Benefits

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Work Service Engineer in Samlesbury (or Warton) full time onsite Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Work Service Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Samlesbury on an initial 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. This role will be offering £40.90 Umbrella per hour inside IR35 The role * The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following: * Liaising with both internal and external customer, engineering professionals, subject matter experts and professional consultancy support teams. * Interpreting the customer requirements, leading to the preparation of designs, implementing plans, specification approvals and financial business cases * Co-ordinating with professional consultant teams and/or Construction contractors in respect of the development of defined facilities including the incorporation of plant & equipment, development of infrastructure, utilities, new buildings, site rationalisation work and the major maintenance of the Estate * Responsible for all project design phases following the RIBA Stage Knowledge and Qualifications: * Knowledge of Construction and/or Plant & Equipment project installations * Proven experience of managing contractors on major construction projects in full compliance with the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Work on complex, cutting-edge projects Achieve a work/life balance Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today

Heavy Plant Engineer (Technical Training) £32,000 - £48,000 / £15 - £23PH (OTE - £50,000+) + Expert Technical Training + Progression + Incentive Bonus + Unlimited Paid Overtime + Van + Fuel Card + Employee Assistance Programme + Health Cash Plan + 31 Holiday Days + Flexible Additional Holiday +

Heavy Plant Engineer (Technical Training) £32,000 - £48,000 / £15 - £23PH (OTE - £50,000+) + Expert Technical Training + Progression + Incentive Bonus + Unlimited Paid Overtime + Van + Fuel Card + Employee Assistance Programme + Health Cash Plan + 31 Holiday Days + Fle

A Workshop Plant Service Engineer is responsible for inspecting, servicing, repairing, and rebuilding plant and heavy equipment within a workshop environment. Typical Equipment Serviced Workshop plant engineers commonly work on equipment from brands such as JCB, Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Volvo Cons

We supply all types of customers in all types of business, specialising in many types of equipment, including; plant and machinery to the construction and industrial sectors.

HV Plant Engineer – Substation Projects (Tier 1 Contractor). The role covers engineering support, installation oversight, testing and commissioning of primary plant equipment on live HV networks.

Our client is a leading distributor of water treatment plant to the construction, rail and utilities sectors and due to continued expansion Staffbase have been appointed to recruit for the position of Field Service Engineer (Water Treatment Plant). The successful candidate will be an electrical bias

This role offers the opportunity to work independently, delivering high-quality engineering solutions across Kent and surrounding locations.

Trainee Workshop Engineer (Forklift / Plant). Have you recently completed an apprenticeship or gained some hands-on engineering experience, and are looking to kick-start your career in a supportive, workshop-based role?.

Speedy are the UKs leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services everything for every job!.

Neos Engineering is partnering with a leading OEM seeking skilled Plant Engineers to join their team on the Lower Thames Crossing project. This is an excellent opportunity for a Heavy Plant Engineer looking to expand their knowledge and skills while working closely with a major.

Workshop Engineer (Forklift / Plant). Are you a Workshop Engineer with experience working on forklifts or plant equipment, looking for a secure, site-based role with a well-established company offering long-term stability, training, and progression?.

Heavy Plant Lead Engineer – Bristol Area. Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technicians, allocating workloads and ensuring high standards of work. Extensive experience working on heavy plant machinery in a workshop and on-site environment.

Mechanical Engineer (Maintenance / Plant)£40,000 - £42,000 + (£47k OTE) + Monday - Friday + Training + Overtime + Progression Enniskillen Are you a Maintenance Engineer with industrial experience looking to join a thriving multinational business who will offer you progression into management role

Opportunity: Field PlantEngineer Contract: Permanent Salary: £36,339 - £38,153 + Overtime available, door to door payments and optional call out Company: Briggs Equipment Hours Monday – Friday. About Us: Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of material handling, powdered access, plant an

A motivated service engineer (vehicle plant machinery) is required for our award-winning Sunday Times Fast Track 100 engineering client.

Mobile Service Engineer (Pumps / Plant Rooms) £53,000 - £58,000 + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card + Optional Overtime + Training + Personal Development + Benefits London Are you a Mobile Service Engineer with experience in the maintenance of pumps in plant room settings looking to join a reputabl

Our client is looking a Mobile Plant Fitter to join their expanding team on a permanent basis, there is extensive in house training provided within this position and expensed training courses, its a fantastic opportunity for those who want to progress their career.

Integrity / Plant Engineer (Pressure Systems) Conventional Power and Clean Energy Industries (Biomass and Energy from Waste). About UsRisktec Solutions Ltd is an established, independent engineering and risk management consultancy.

Job Title: Crane Maintenance Engineer / Crane TechnicianDays £40-42,000Job Purpose: To carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections, fault finding, and repairs on a range of overhead, gantry, and mobile crane systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation in line with industry

Service Engineer (Plant Machinery / Water Treatment)£45,000 - £50,000 + Overtime + £70k OTE + Company Van + Training + Progression + Expenses PaidUK Nationwide (Field-Based)A well-established engineering company within the aggregate processing sector is looking to recruit a Field Service Engineer

Plant Engineer Burton upon TrentPermanent 4 on 4 off (Days – 6am-6pm)£54,000Our client are a beverage manufacturer with a very modern automated manufacturing site. This role will cover hard services such as Boilers, HVAC and Water/Steam plant equipment. Responsibilities – Site Services Engineer

Mobile Pump Engineer (Plant Rooms) Training provided to achieve F-Gas Certification £50,000 - £55,000 + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card + Optional Overtime + Training + Personal Development + Benefits London Are you a Mobile Service Engineer with experience in the maintenance of pumps in plant

Service Engineer (Pumps / Plant Rooms) £50,000 - £55,000 + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card + Optional Overtime + Training + Personal Development + Benefits London Are you a Service Engineer with experience in the maintenance of pumps systems in plant room settings looking to join a reputable M&E

Senior Primary Electrical & Plant Engineer. Senior Primary Electrical & Plant Engineer. Provide technical mentoring, guidance and supervision to junior engineers.

Position: Mobile Plant Fitter Location: Birmingham (mobile) Salary: £19-22 per hr (£49-57k + overtime) Bennett and Game are currently working with one of the UK's largest and most successful Surface & Highways Companies to source a skilled and proven Mobile Plant Mechanic / Plant Fitter to work o