Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

23.00 - 25.00 - PAYE

Blackburn

Continental Days & Nights (2

Days/2nights/4off)

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for an Operator Maintainer (Extrusion) to work at their facility based near Blackburn

• To work individually and within a team to operate & maintain all Extrusion equipment, working pro-actively to raise standards in the department.
• To ensure product quality standards and maximum output are achieved, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the business.

• Work in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner whilst operating & maintaining relevant equipment and processes.
• Responsibility for the maintenance and performance of all extrusion process equipment, within scope of role.
• Work in a team to carry out risk assessments and or be involved in projects involving changes to process equipment or procedures.
• Problem solving process/production problems, showcasing, and generating knowledge and skills in the area of process improvement, contributing to overall team performance.
• Supporting engineering on scheduled maintenance and assisting in breakdowns on plant equipment.

• Full engineering apprenticeship in mechanical or plant engineering or equivalent.
• Good all round engineering background including knowledge and skill in mechanical maintenance, mechanical fitting, pipe fitting, welding oxy-acetylene, cutting, pneumatics, hydraulics, centre lathe, steam control / regulation.
• Understanding of Extrusion machinery and the skills and ability to pass this knowledge on to Extrusion operators / Technicians / Fitter Operators.
• Knowledge of the relevant health and safety and accident and incident procedures to ensure safe running of plant and machinery.

Closing Date: 29/05/2026