Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Position: Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Days
We're hiring a Maintenance Technician to diagnose faults and carry out routine servicing, repair, maintenance, testing and occasional installation of complex plant and machinery. It's a hands-on mechanical role in a safety-critical, chemically hazardous environment where Permit to Work and strict site safety systems are central to how you operate.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, process-led manufacturing site with complex engineering plant and a strong focus on safe, compliant operations. They invest in preventative maintenance, robust standards, and practical training to keep equipment reliable and people safe.

Description

Key responsibilities

Diagnose mechanical faults and complete corrective repairs on complex plant, machinery and associated components
Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and routine servicing to schedule
Assemble, position, install, disassemble, remove/replace and reinstate mechanical equipment and systems
Test equipment, identify defects/anomalies, and take appropriate action to resolve issues
Work safely and compliantly within legislative, regulatory, local procedures and site safe systems
Operate effectively within a formal Permit to Work (PTW) system and follow reporting lines/procedures
Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, quality standards and OEM manuals
Select and use tools/equipment correctly, following approved methods, quality controls and safety procedures
Maintain care, security and accountability for tools and equipment
Capture and handle digital information (CMMS / tablets / reporting tools) to support maintenance activities and communicate effectively with stakeholders
Ensure work areas are prepared and reinstated correctly, understanding the consequences of poor housekeeping or incorrect reinstatementProfile

The successful candidate

Time-served or qualified in a relevant mechanical discipline via ECITB (or equivalent) apprenticeship, or HNC/D with strong hands-on experience
Awareness of Comp Ex working practices (particularly relevant in hazardous environments)
Confident working within Permit to Work (PTW) and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements
Strong fault-finding and practical mechanical maintenance capability on complex plant/machinery
Able to interpret drawings, manuals, specifications and follow planned work instructions
Comfortable using digital systems for maintenance records, reporting and communication
Safety-first mindset with a disciplined approach to procedures and quality standards
Food industry experience/understanding is beneficial (not essential)
Job Offer

What's on offer

Salary of £35,000 - £45,000
A stable, long-term opportunity within an established engineering team supporting complex plant
Structured approach to safety and compliance, with clear systems and standards in place
Ongoing development and exposure to high-integrity maintenance practices (PTW/SMS environment)