Maintenance Engineer (Days) - Mechanical Bias

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer (mechanically biased) to join a well-established manufacturing business in Clitheroe. This is a days-based position offering long-term stability, a varied mechanical workload, and strong support from both engineering and operations teams.

An on-call rota operates on a 1-in-5 basis, covering two local sites. A company vehicle is provided while on call for full usage across the week.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant working environment
• Ensure all engineering activities meet HSE, food safety, environmental, and company standards
• Contribute to the development and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Maintain engineering areas to a high GMP standard

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on plant, machinery, and production equipment
• Respond to mechanical breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults, with basic electrical fault-finding where required
• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble machinery using hand and power tools
• Maintain and adjust mechanical systems including conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, motors, and pneumatics
• Inspect components using precision measuring equipment (e.g. callipers, micrometres)

• Fabricate and modify components using workshop machinery
• Welding experience desirable but not essential
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, manuals, and technical specifications

• Accurately log all work on a CMMS system and complete follow-up actions
• Communicate faults, progress updates, and repair times effectively
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and improvement projects
• Work independently and collaboratively within the engineering team

• Monitor and maintain stock levels of engineering spares and consumables
• Assist with parts ordering and verification
• Use materials efficiently to control costs and minimise waste

• Maintain up-to-date mechanical knowledge through training and development
• Provide engineering support and input where required
• Contribute to team KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives

• Apprentice-trained engineer or equivalent mechanical qualification
• Mechanically biased maintenance background
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work
• Practical experience with LOTO procedures
• Experience using CMMS systems and structured fault-finding methods
• Strong mechanical problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Competent with hand and power tools
• High attention to detail and proactive approach to maintenance
• Full UK driving licence (Category B)

• Understanding of working at height and in confined spaces (training provided)
• Basic electrical fault-finding capability advantageous
• Competent using Microsoft Office and tablet-based systems
• Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Reliable, flexible, and adaptable to changing priorities

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• 31 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata)
• Company health cash plan
• Free onsite parking
• Career development and contribution towards training and qualifications

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates