Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Salary: £45,000 £ 47,000 (depending on experience)
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday Double Days (Early / Late rotation)

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Preston. The company is enjoying an impressive period of growth, with significant investment planned throughout 2026 aimed at improving factory infrastructure, upgrading systems, and enhancing overall efficiency and equipment reliability.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that is committed to continuous improvement and long-term development of its operations.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running and reliability of production equipment. Working as part of a skilled engineering team, you will be responsible for both reactive and planned preventative maintenance across the site.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production and site equipment

• Responding to breakdowns and faults, diagnosing issues efficiently to minimise downtime

• Supporting ongoing factory improvement and system upgrade projects

• Identifying opportunities to improve machinery reliability and operational efficiency

• Working closely with production teams to ensure optimal machine performance

• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation

To be successful in this role, candidates should have:

• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

• Experience with mechanical and/or electrical maintenance

• A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement

If you are a Maintenance Engineer looking to join a company investing in its future and offering a stable Monday Friday shift pattern, we would be keen to hear from you.