We are recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to work on a 6 month contract in St Helens.The role is working Monday to Friday - days.Salary is c£45-47,000 per annum plus 25 days' holiday and bank holidays, pension, bonus etcTo ensure the reliable and efficient operation of mechanical equipment and production assets within a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturing environment. The role focuses on minimizing downtime, maintaining safety and quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement across site operations.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintenance & EngineeringCarry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on mechanical equipment, including conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, motors, packaging machinery, and processing equipment.Diagnose mechanical faults quickly and accurately, implementing effective corrective actions to minimize production downtime.Support installation, commissioning, and modification of machinery and production lines.Maintain accurate maintenance records using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).Operational SupportProvide mechanical engineering support to production teams to ensure optimal equipment performance.Work closely with electrical, automation, and production colleagues to resolve complex breakdowns.Support changeovers and continuous operation in a high-speed, high-volume FMCG environment.Health, Safety & ComplianceEnsure all work is carried out in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including permit-to-work and lockout/tagout procedures.Adhere to site GMP, hygiene, and food safety standards at all times.Proactively identify safety risks and contribute to risk assessments and safe systems of work.Continuous ImprovementIdentify recurring faults and contribute to root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability improvement initiatives.Support continuous improvement projects aimed at increasing equipment reliability, efficiency, and lifespan.Assist in developing and improving PPM schedules and maintenance best practices.Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceEssentialProven experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer within an FMCG or high-speed manufacturing environment.Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.Experience working with conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, drives, and rotating equipment.Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.Good understanding of health and safety and food manufacturing standards.Competent in reading mechanical drawings and technical documentation.DesirableExperience with continuous improvement or TPM methodologies.Basic electrical fault-finding awareness (non-intrusive).Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance reporting.How to apply:Please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW!JBRP1_UKTJ