Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Bias)
Location: Manchester
Full-time | Permanent | Monday – Friday, 7am–3pm
Salary: £40000
Overview
Our client, a well-established manufacturer in Manchester, is looking for a Maintenance Technician (mechanically biased with basic electrical knowledge) to join their team. This is a hands-on role where you'll provide day-to-day maintenance support to ensure the safe and efficient running of all plant, equipment, and services.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond to machine breakdowns and carry out timely repairs
* Prioritise maintenance jobs in line with business needs, working closely with the Operations team
* Support both planned and reactive maintenance across manufacturing
* Ensure routine maintenance is carried out effectively
* Work with external contractors on preventative and reactive works
* Provide occasional out-of-hours advice or call-out support when required
* Promote and maintain safe working practices, acting as a role model for health & safety standards
What We're Looking For
* Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship
* Solid understanding of engineering practices, methods, and maintenance principles
* Experience with presses, furnaces, pumps, valves, or similar equipment
* Basic electrical knowledge desirable
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both internal teams and external contractors
* Flexible, proactive, and able to use initiative when problem solving
* Confident using Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and maintenance management software
* Logical thinker with the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure
Personal Attributes
* Strong sense of urgency with a dedication to achieving results
* Driven, reliable, and committed to high standards of maintenance and safety
Benefits
* Monday – Friday, 7am–3pm (days only, no shifts)
* Holidays
* Company pension
* Life assurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* EV charging facilities
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Trafford M17: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person