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Mechanical Multiskilled Engineer in Runcorn

Job Description

\nMechanical Maintenance Engineer\n

Runcorn | £41,000 - £46,000 | Permanent | Full Time

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Are you a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a new role within a busy manufacturing environment?

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An established manufacturer is looking to recruit Mechanical Maintenance Engineers to support the reliability and performance of its production machinery and automated equipment.

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This is a hands-on role covering planned maintenance, breakdowns, fault finding and continuous improvement.

The Role\n

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  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs.
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  • Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
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  • Complete basic electrical fault finding across sensors and control systems.
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  • Support new machinery installations, testing and commissioning.
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  • Identify recurring breakdowns and improve equipment reliability.
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  • Work closely with Production to improve machinery performance.
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  • Record maintenance activity using CMMS systems.
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  • Follow site safety procedures including LOTO and risk assessments.
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Essential Requirements\n

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  • Strong mechanical maintenance background within manufacturing, production or heavy industry.
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  • Previous experience as a Maintenance, Mechanical or Multi Skilled Engineer.
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  • Good knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
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  • Basic understanding of electrical control panels, sensors and automated machinery.
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  • NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification.
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  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
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Desirable\n

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  • Experience using CMMS maintenance systems.
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  • Previous experience working with automated production machinery.
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  • Experience supporting machinery installations and commissioning.
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If you're a mechanically biased engineer who enjoys fault finding, improving machinery reliability and working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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Apply today with your CV and a Hewett Recruitment Consultant will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

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Mechanical Multiskilled Engineer in Runcorn

Runcorn, UK
Full time

Published on 11/12/2026

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