Conversion Press Mechanic

Skilled Mechanic – Crown Packaging Manufacturing UK Limited

Location:

Botcherby, Carlisle (UK). Shift pattern: continuous shifts – 2×12 hour days + 2×12 hour nights, followed by 4 rest days.

Crown Packaging Manufacturing UK Limited is a major supplier of aluminium beverage can products, manufacturing around 1.4billion cans and over 6billion ring pull ends per year, operating 24/7. We are a multinational organisation committed to sustainable packaging solutions.

You will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of a wide range of industrial machinery and equipment, ensuring optimal operational efficiency, exemplary quality standards, and minimising machine downtime.

• Competitive salary of £53,573.88 plus performance‑related pay scheme (over and above basic salary).
• Attractive contributory pension scheme.
• Private medical scheme, health cash plan, and subsidised dental care.
• Life assurance scheme.
• On‑site canteen.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Leave during Christmas/New Year period.
• 22 days annual leave per annum.

• Perform planned, preventative and corrective maintenance on a variety of production machinery, including presses, conveyors, forming equipment, coating equipment and associated auxiliary systems.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and failures accurately and efficiently using a range of diagnostic tools and techniques.
• Execute repairs, replacements, and adjustments of mechanical components such as gears, bearings, motors, pumps, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical manuals to aid in troubleshooting and repair activities.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health and safety regulations, company policies, and quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying potential areas for machine optimisation and reliability enhancements.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, parts used and equipment performance.
• Collaborate effectively with production teams, engineers, and other maintenance personnel to ensure seamless operations.
• Participate in training programmes to enhance skills and knowledge of new technologies and equipment.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new machinery as required.

• Proven experience as a Skilled Mechanic or similar role in a manufacturing, automotive or industrial environment.
• Recognised qualification in a mechanical discipline (e.g., NVQ Level3, HNC/HND, City & Guilds).
• Strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and maintenance manuals.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a methodical approach to fault‑finding.
• Demonstrated commitment to health and safety procedures and practices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills for record‑keeping and accessing technical information.

Crown Holdings, Inc. through its subsidiaries is a world leader in the metal packaging production process, designing and manufacturing a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions for food, beverage, household, personal care and more.