Job Description
The rewards and benefits on offer:
* Immediate start available
* A permanent role from day 1
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
* Collaborative and supportive work environment.
* Training opportunities.
MTrec’s New Opportunity:
MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client in their 2026 recruitment initiative with the recruitment of a permanent Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Shifts), to join their team. If you are an experienced Maintenance Technician/Engineer with a mechanical bias and looking for your next career move, apply now for an immediate response!
Working Hours:
* Continental shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights, 2 days off, repeated 4 times followed by 10 days off)
* Day shifts: 07:00 - 19:00 Night shifts: 19:00 - 07:00
The job you’ll do:
* Work safely, following site rules and health and safety legislation.
* Attend breakdowns, identify faults, and minimise production downtime.
* Diagnose faults, maintain and repair plant and equipment.
* Estimate job completion times and understand the impact of delays.
* Report breakdown causes and equipment faults.
* Ensure high-quality work adhering to standards.
* Assist in developing PPM schedules and moving/installing equipment.
* Contribute to Continuous Improvement activities.
* Perform tasks as directed by the Shift Manager/Engineering Manager.
* Understand engineering and technical information.
About you:
* Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or above in Mechanical Maintenance or similar (HNC is desirable)
* Comfortable working within a fast-paced manufacturing/engineering environment
* Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
* Ability to read and interpret engineering and technical information.
* Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Good communication skills at all levels.