Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Role:                 Mechanical Maintenance TechnicianLocation:          Cheshire – Winsford (CW7)Hours:               Monday – Friday  07:30 – 15:45Salary:              £42,000 + Overtime & On-Call PaymentsContract:          PermanentWe are proud to be working in partnership with a long-established and highly respected industrial manufacturing business in the Winsford area to recruit an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician with a strong mechanical background.This is a hands-on, site-based role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys a mix of planned maintenance and responding to breakdowns to keep operations running smoothly.As the Mechanical Maintenance Technician your duties will be;Reacting to mechanical breakdowns across a busy manufacturing siteConducting routine planned preventative maintenance (PPMs)Replacing bearings, gland packing, belt and chain drivesAssisting with equipment installation and upgradesEnsuring safe and compliant working practices at all timesThe successful Mechanical Maintenance Technician will hold the following;Proven maintenance experience in an industrial/chemical or manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of mechanical systems and components i.e. rotating equipment, conveyors, mills, pneumatics etc.Ability to work independently and troubleshoot under pressure.A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvementExcellent communication skills.Excellent team playerPay & Benefits:Standard hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 15:45Excellent overtime rates available:Weekday overtime paid at 1.5xWeekend overtime paid at 1.75xStandby/on-call payments available for both weekday and occasional weekend coverDisturbance fees and minimum callout hours paid if called in….