Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Temp - Potential to Go Permanent)

Location: Tameside

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

Start Date: ASAP (Like, yesterday would be nice)

Pickles Recruitment is on the hunt for a solid Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy chemical company based in Dukinfield. This isn't just any temp role — for the right candidate, it could turn into a permanent gig. So, if you're reliable, skilled, and not scared of getting your hands a bit greasy, keep reading.

What you'll be doing:

Maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment, focusing on pumps, pump systems, and mixers (basically the heart and soul of the production line).

Troubleshooting mechanical faults before they turn into full-blown disasters.

Carrying out preventative maintenance to keep everything running smoother than your morning coffee.

Collaborating with the maintenance team to keep downtime to an absolute minimum.

Reporting on work done and recommending improvements to equipment reliability. What we want from you:

Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer, preferably in a manufacturing or chemical environment.

Hands-on experience with pumps, pump systems, and mixers (if you can talk pumps in your sleep, even better).

A strong work history that shows you don't just turn up—you deliver.

Ability to work Monday to Friday, keeping the 8-to-5 rhythm going without drama.

A "can-do" attitude with a sprinkle of common sense and plenty of grit. Why apply?

Temp role with potential to go permanent — prove you're a legend and you're in.

Work for a respected chemical company that knows the value of a good engineer.

Straightforward hours — no crazy shifts, no weekend grind.

Dukinfield location — easy to get to, even easier to enjoy your evenings. If you're ready to stop faffing about and get stuck into a role that values your skills, drop us your CV. ASAP starts — we're looking for someone who can jump in and keep things ticking like clockwork