Mechanical Maintenance Technician | Warrington | Up to £35k A well-established industrial engineering and manufacturing business based in Warrington is looking to recruit a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Technician to support its Maintenance Manager in a newly created role.
This position has been created as part of the company’s long-term succession planning. The successful candidate will work closely with the Maintenance Manager, learning the equipment and processes with the opportunity to develop into a senior maintenance role over time.
This role would suit someone with strong mechanical foundations who enjoys practical, hands-on work and wants to develop their career within a specialist industrial environment.
Mechanical Maintenance Responsibilities:*Support the Maintenance Manager with the maintenance and repair of specialised industrial equipment

*Carry out mechanical maintenance, fault finding and general workshop repairs

*Undertake basic fabrication work including welding, cutting and grinding

*Assist with maintenance of plant machinery and workshop equipment

*Support goods-inwards operations including unloading deliveries using a forklift truck

*Assist with stock control and organisation of maintenance parts

*Ensure safe working practices and maintain good workshop standards

Mechanical Maintenance Requirements:*Experience maintaining industrial machinery or plant equipment

*Mechanical engineering or mechanical maintenance background

*Basic welding, cutting and grinding skills

*General workshop repair capability

*Basic understanding of electrical systems and safe working practices

*Valid Forklift Truck licence

The Ideal Candidate:*Hands-on and practical thinker

*Takes pride in their work and maintains high standards

*Organised and comfortable assisting with stock control

*Reliable and self-motivated

*Keen to learn and develop new skills

*Comfortable working with heavy-duty industrial equipment

What’s on Offer:*Training on specialist equipment

*Long-term career development opportunity

*Opportunity to grow into a senior maintenance role

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