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.What You'll Do...Health, Safety & ComplianceMaintain a safe, clean, and compliant working environmentEnsure all engineering activities meet HSE, food safety, environmental, and company standardsContribute to the development and review of risk assessments and safe systems of workMaintain engineering areas to a high GMP standardMaintenance & Engineering (Mechanical Focus)Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on plant, machinery, and production equipmentRespond to mechanical breakdowns quickly to minimise downtimeDiagnose and rectify mechanical faults, with basic electrical fault-finding where requiredDismantle, repair, and reassemble machinery using hand and power toolsMaintain and adjust mechanical systems including conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, motors, and pneumaticsInspect components using precision measuring equipment (e.g. callipers, micrometres)Fabrication & Technical SkillsFabricate and modify components using workshop machineryWelding experience desirable but not essentialRead and interpret engineering drawings, manuals, and technical specificationsSystems, Communication & TeamworkAccurately log all work on a CMMS system and complete follow-up actionsCommunicate faults, progress updates, and repair times effectivelySupport root cause analysis (RCA) and improvement projectsWork independently and collaboratively within the engineering teamStock & Resource ManagementMonitor and maintain stock levels of engineering spares and consumablesAssist with parts ordering and verificationUse materials efficiently to control costs and minimise wasteContinuous ImprovementMaintain up-to-date mechanical knowledge through training and developmentProvide engineering support and input where requiredContribute to team KPIs and continuous improvement initiativesWhat You'll Bring...EssentialApprentice-trained engineer or equivalent mechanical qualificationMechanically biased maintenance backgroundStrong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of workPractical experience with LOTO proceduresExperience using CMMS systems and structured fault-finding methodsStrong mechanical problem-solving and diagnostic skillsComfortable working both independently and as part of a teamCompetent with hand and power toolsHigh attention to detail and proactive approach to maintenanceFull UK driving licence (Category B)Additional SkillsUnderstanding of working at height and in confined spaces (training provided)Basic electrical fault-finding capability advantageousCompetent using Microsoft Office and tablet-based systemsAble to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentReliable, flexible, and adaptable to changing prioritiesWhat's On Offer...Competitive salary and benefitsPension schemeLife assurance24/7 Employee Assistance Programme31 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata)Company health cash planFree onsite parkingCareer development and contribution towards training and qualificationsRobert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidatesJBRP1_UKTJ