AI Job Summary

Minimum 3 years' experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or processing plant environment.
Experience in fabrication and welding.
Experience using CMMS or similar maintenance tracking systems for recording activities.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Entry Level

Description

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our team at our Holmes Chapel Mill. This is a hands-on, varied, and rewarding role where you’ll play a key part in keeping our mill running efficiently, safely, and reliably. You’ll be responsible for minimising downtime, improving plant performance, and ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out to the highest standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

Responding to breakdowns and carrying out efficient, safe repairs to minimise downtime
Driving continuous improvement in mill performance, reliability, and safety
Managing spare parts stock to ensure quick and effective repairs
Supporting the development of our in-house mill operating systems
Planning maintenance and downtime in collaboration with management
Recording all maintenance activities using our CMMS system
Ensuring all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) is completed on time
Participating in the call-out rota for emergency support
Maintaining high standards of Health & Safety, including risk assessments and permits
Keeping the mill environment clean, safe, and compliant

What We’re Looking For

Experience in fabrication and welding
Strong hands-on experience repairing mechanical plant and machinery
Knowledge of PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and continuous improvement
Understanding of predictive maintenance techniques
Experience using CMMS or similar maintenance systems
Good understanding of maintenance principles and best practices
A strong commitment to Health & Safety
A team player with good communication and interpersonal skills

Working Hours & Call-Out

Standard hours: Monday to Friday
Participation in on-call rota for evenings and weekends
Occasional overtime required, including planned shutdowns

Why Massey Feeds?

Join a company built on trust, care, and progression — where every driver plays a vital role.

Benefits:
Company pension
Group Life Assurance Scheme
Additional holidays with years of service
Optional Accident Insurance
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking

Company Overview

Massey Feeds are a progressive 5th generation family-owned business who are an integral part of the food chain, working in partnership with the local and national farming community. Our team of trusted, respected, reliable experts provide research-based animal nutrition knowledge, innovation, and flexibility to the farming community as they seek to add value and promote profitability on their farms. By all working together, we will consistently and efficiently manufacture and deliver top quality feed, adhering to and supporting our Feed Assurance Scheme requirements. Our Customer Service team will ensure you receive the feed you want, when you need it in a polite and friendly manner.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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