Full job descriptionMechanical Maintenance Technician | Warrington | £13.50 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*£13.50 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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