Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Mechanical Maintenance Technician focuses on repair mechanical faults across a range of production equipment (including bearings, conveyors, pneumatics, and associated systems).

What the role involves

• Repair mechanical faults across a range of production equipment (including bearings, conveyors, pneumatics, and associated systems).
• Supporting electrical engineers with basic fault finding on sensors, motors, and control panels.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
• Maintaining tools and equipment to ensure safe and effective operation.
• Update technical documentation for machinery and production lines.
• Supporting tooling activities, including tool setting and machine setup.

Skills and requirements

• Time-served apprentice or formally qualified in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production maintenance environment.
• Experience using CMMS systems for maintenance tracking and analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.

Confirmed role details

• Play a key role in ensuring production equipment and facilities operate reliably and efficiently, supporting continuous improvement and minimising downtime.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits platform (including holiday buy/sell, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, and retail discounts).

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, fault finding, and practical repair discipline