Mechanical Technician

Are you ready to take ownership of mechanical reliability and help drive maintenance excellence within a high-performing manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy solving complex mechanical challenges while supporting a team to deliver safer and more efficient operations?

An established manufacturing organisation is looking to recruit a Mechanical Technician to join their day shift maintenance team
. This hands‑on role will focus on maintaining the reliability and performance of critical machinery through preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.

As a Mechanical Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability and operational efficiency across the site. You will lead and coordinate mechanical maintenance activities while supporting operational teams with troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Plan and coordinate mechanical maintenance activities across the site
• Ensure all work aligns with safety, quality, and regulatory standards

• Provide mechanical troubleshooting support to operational teams
• Help identify and implement improvements to enhance machine reliability

• Monitor and drive key mechanical maintenance KPIs
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime

• Use a CMMS system to plan, manage, and record maintenance work
• Ensure maintenance activities are accurately documented and scheduled

• Supervise and support external contractors working on mechanical projects
• Ensure work is completed to the required standards, including quality checks and commissioning support

• Support and mentor junior technicians and apprentices
• Promote knowledge sharing and technical development within the team

• Maintain high workshop standards and ensure adherence to health & safety procedures, including permit systems

• Completed a recognised mechanical or multi-skilled engineering apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Experience working in manufacturing, heavy industry, or process environments
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability, particularly with automated production equipment, rotating machinery, and hydraulics
• Experience planning and organising maintenance activities while managing multiple priorities
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (e.g. SAP or similar) for maintenance planning and reporting
• Strong communication skills and the ability to support and mentor colleagues