Maintenance Technician
Location: Carrington, Greater Manchester
Contract Duration: 23 February 2026 – 22 August 2026
We are currently recruiting for a General Duties / Maintenance Technician to support a production facility based in Carrington, along with associated sites across the North West.
This role involves a high level of hands-on, practical work and requires flexibility, as travel between sites and occasional out-of-hours support will be expected.
Key Responsibilities
The General Duties / Maintenance Technician will provide general maintenance and support services to ensure production facilities remain safe, compliant, and fully operational. Duties include:
* Supporting the assigned production facility to ensure all general duty activities are completed
* Carrying out routine housekeeping and preventative maintenance in line with the GD work duties schedule
* Supporting corrective maintenance activities in response to plant and equipment breakdowns
* Ensuring all facilities are maintained in a safe and serviceable condition to meet performance targets
* Ensuring compliance with site statutory requirements, mechanical integrity standards, and preventative maintenance programmes
* Working closely with the Mechanical Maintenance team to support spares and consumables inventory management
* Overseeing LOLER and PUWER inspections on site
* Adhering to all health and safety standards at all times
* Responding to requests to attend other locations during both normal and non-standard working hours, as required
Maintenance Technician Requirements
Essential:
* Full, clean UK driving licence (travel across the North West required)
* Forklift Truck (FLT) licence
* Experience working on industrial or plant sites
* Industrial or plant maintenance experience
Desirable Certifications:
* IPAF (including ladder inspections)
* Telehandler licence
Education:
* GCSE Maths, English and Science at grade C or above, or equivalent relevant experience
Maintenance Technician - Skills & Attributes:
* Strong interpersonal and team-working skills
* Able to work independently and remotely
* Self-motivated with the ability to work at pace and under pressure
* Flexible and reliable, with the ability to respond to out-of-hours requirements
Additional Information
* Overtime is likely to be available
* Flexibility around start and finish times can be considered