New Job Opportunity - General Duties Technician - 6 Month Contract
Job Title: GD (General Duties) Technician
Location: Carrington, Manchester (with travel across North West sites)
Contract Length: 6 Months
Hours: Flexible start and finish times, potential overtime
The Role
The GD Technician plays a vital, hands-on role in keeping our production facilities safe, tidy, compliant, and serviceable. This is a practical maintenance and site support position focused on preventative maintenance, housekeeping, safety compliance, and supporting the mechanical maintenance team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
This role requires flexibility, independence, and a proactive attitude, with the expectation to travel between Our client’s sites across the Northwest as required.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out general preventative maintenance across plant and equipment
* Maintain production areas in a safe, clean, and serviceable condition
* Support corrective maintenance and breakdown activities alongside the Mechanical Maintenance team
* Ensure compliance with site statutory, mechanical integrity, and preventative maintenance programmes
* Conduct routine housekeeping and safety checks across the site
* Assist with spare parts and consumables inventory management
* Oversee LOLER and PUWER inspections onsite
* Operate forklift truck/telehandler as required
* Respond to site requests during and occasionally outside normal working hours
* Travel to other Our Client’s sites within the Northwest to provide support when required
* Always adhere to our client’s strict safety standards
What We’re Looking For
* Experience working in an industrial or plant maintenance environment
* Practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills
* Ability to work independently and at pace under pressure
* Good interpersonal and team-working skills
* Comfortable working across multiple sites and travelling frequently
* Self-motivated, reliable, and flexible with working hours
Essential Requirements
* GCSE Maths, English and Science (Grade C or equivalent experience)
* Clean, valid UK Driving Licence (regular travel required across Northwest sites)
* Valid FLT (Forklift Truck) Licence
* IPAF certification (including ladder inspections)
* Experience operating in industrial environments
* Understanding of site safety and compliance standards
Additional Information
* There is likely to be some overtime associated with this role
* Flexibility with start and finish times can be considered
* This is a varied, active role suited to someone who enjoys practical work and being part of a busy industrial environment