Maintenance Technician – Widnes
Pay: Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on qualifications / experience)
Hours of Work: 07:30 – 16:00 Mon to Thursday, 07:30 – 15:00 Friday (38 hours per week)
Duration: Permanent
Benefits: Pension with 6‑10% employer contribution, discretionary performance‑related bonus, Bupa healthcare plan, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, free on‑site gym & shower facilities, death in service insurance (8× salary), training & development opportunities, option to buy/sell 3 days holiday
Job Role
The successful Maintenance Technician will work within a busy manufacturing environment carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across CNC machinery, production equipment and site facilities. The role involves fault‑finding, breakdown response and TPM activities to ensure maximum machinery uptime and site reliability. Duties include electrical and mechanical repairs, supporting installation and modification projects, liaising with contractors and suppliers, and maintaining compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards. This position is hands‑on and site‑based, suited to an experienced engineer with strong troubleshooting skills.
Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications
- Time Served / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance
- Strong background in multi‑skilled maintenance within a factory or industrial environment
- Proven ability to troubleshoot, fault‑find and repair breakdowns
- Experience with planned, preventive and reactive maintenance
- Knowledge of ISO quality standards
- Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance abilities
Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Experience working with CNC machinery
- Exposure to pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Commutable From: Widnes, Runcorn, Liverpool, Warrington, Wirral, St Helens, Haydock, Skelmersdale
Similar Job Titles: Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, Shift Engineer, Multi‑Skill Engineer, Maintenance Technician
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Liverpool
Pay: Up to £44,000 per annum
Hours of Work: Rotating shift pattern
- Week 1: Morning Shift (6am – 2pm)
- Week 2: Morning Shift (6am – 2pm)
- Week 3: Night Shift (10pm – 6am)
- Week 4: Afternoon Shift (2pm – 10pm) + Weekend on call
Duration: Permanent
Benefits: Health Shield (Cash Plan), Cycle to Work Scheme, Free Parking & Car Charging, Free Tea & Coffees, Enhanced Pension Contribution, 25 Days Paid Annual Leave
Job Role
As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer you’ll be responsible for completing mechanical service and maintenance on factory machinery, including injection moulding machines. Duties include planned maintenance checks (daily, weekly, quarterly), fault finding and breakdown repair, and working across pneumatic, hydraulic, motorised and robotic systems. You will also be expected to cover out‑of‑hours call‑outs as part of the shift pattern.
Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician / Engineer
- Excellent track record of troubleshooting and breakdown repair
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications
- Experience maintaining Injection Moulding Equipment
- Qualifications related to Hydraulic & Pneumatic Engineering
- Qualifications related to Robotics Engineering/Repair
- IPAF
- PASMA
- Working at Heights
- FLT Licence
- Overhead Crane Licence
Commutable From: Liverpool, Widnes, Runcorn, St Helens, Skelmersdale, Birkenhead, Southport
Similar Job Titles: Shift Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Multi‑Skill Engineer, Mechanical Technician, Mechanical Fitter
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