Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Carlisle Area, Cumbria
Employment: Permanent
Sector: Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering

The Opportunity

An established industrial business in the Carlisle area is looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team.

This is an opportunity to work within a well-established engineering function, supporting the reliability, maintenance and ongoing improvement of a variety of mechanical equipment and systems.

The position would suit a mechanically biased engineer who enjoys hands-on maintenance, technical problem-solving and taking ownership of equipment performance.

Responsibilities

As the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across a range of mechanical equipment and systems.

• Diagnosing mechanical faults, identifying root causes and implementing effective repairs.

• Maintaining, inspecting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.

• Supporting equipment installations, modifications, upgrades and commissioning activities.

• Undertaking mechanical inspections, servicing, component replacements and equipment overhauls.

• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, performance and maintenance practices.

• Working closely with other engineering and operational teams to minimise disruption and maintain safe operations.

• Ensuring maintenance activities comply with relevant health, safety and engineering standards.

• Maintaining accurate technical records and documentation.

Experience Required

As the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will ideally have:

• A recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship or relevant technical qualification.

• HNC qualification or at least three years’ relevant industrial engineering experience.

• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance, fault-finding and equipment repairs within an industrial or engineering environment.

• A good understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical transmission systems.

• Experience with mechanical assemblies, rotating equipment, component replacement and general machinery maintenance.

• Previous exposure to machining, fabrication or mechanical installation would be advantageous.

• The ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to work independently or as part of a team.

• A proactive approach to safety, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.

Working Hours

The position is predominantly days-based, Monday to Friday, with flexibility required to support alternative shifts or weekends depending on operational requirements.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a new opportunity within an established engineering environment in Cumbria, we’d be interested in hearing from you.

Apply today with your CV to contact@discoverrec.com