Mechanical Maintenance Technician Warrington £13.00 per hour
A well-established industrial engineering business in Warrington is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Technician to support the Maintenance Manager in a varied and physically active role.
This position is part of a long-term succession plan. The successful candidate will work closely with the Maintenance Manager, gaining in-depth knowledge of specialist refractory equipment and site operations, with the opportunity to take ownership of the role over time.
This role would suit someone from a small plant, workshop, or heavy equipment background who is comfortable working with robust, heavy-duty machinery and enjoys practical, hands-on work.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Maintenance Manager in maintaining and repairing specialised refractory and industrial equipment
- Carry out mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and general workshop repairs
- Undertake basic fabrication tasks including welding, cutting, and grinding
- Assist with upkeep of plant machinery and workshop equipment
- Support goods-inwards operations, including unloading deliveries using a forklift truck
- Assist with stock control, parts management, and general organisation of the workshop
- Maintain safe working practices and high housekeeping standards
Mechanical Maintenance Technician Requirements:- Experience maintaining industrial machinery, plant equipment, or similar heavy-duty kit
- Strong mechanical background (engineering, maintenance, or workshop-based)
- Basic welding, cutting, and grinding skills
- Good all-round workshop repair capability
- Basic understanding of electrical systems and safe working practices (not an electrician role)
- Valid Forklift Truck licence
- Comfortable working in a physically demanding, industrial environment
Ideal Candidate- Hands-on, practical thinker who enjoys problem-solving
- Takes pride in their work and maintains high standards
- Organised and detail-focused, particularly with stock and parts control
- Reliable, self-motivated, and proactive
- Willing to learn and develop within a specialist industry
- Comfortable working with heavy, sometimes rough equipment
What's on Offer- £13.00 per hour
- Full training on specialised refractory equipment
- Clear long-term progression into a senior/lead maintenance role
- Opportunity to take ownership of the function over time
- Stable role within a well-established industrial business
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