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Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Preston, Lancashire
Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Peterborough | 12-Month Contract (Likely to Extend) | £34.40 p/h
Hours: Mon–Thurs 08:00–16:30, Fri 08:00–13:00 (flexible start/finish times), including a 9-day fortnight schedule.
The Opportunity
Join a multi-disciplinary maintenance team providing expertise in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. Your role will involve reactive breakdown support, planned preventative maintenance, and facility upgrades, contributing to world-class engine testing and development projects.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Responding to equipment breakdowns with fault-finding and repairs.
* Maintaining, repairing, and installing facility equipment and support systems.
* Reading and interpreting mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical drawings and schematics.
* Supporting commissioning of new rigs, systems, and test cells.
* Leading improvement projects and root cause analyses, presenting findings to engineers and managers.
* Mentoring apprentices and sharing knowledge within the team.
* Maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work environment following health & safety and 5S standards.
What We’re Looking For:
Qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), with apprenticeship completion or strong industry experience.
Solid knowledge of maintenance tools, processes, and equipment.
Ability to read mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical drawings.
Over 10 years of industrial maintenance experience, including apprenticeship.
* Fault diagnostics on hydraulic or fuel systems.
* Laser alignment of rotating equipment.
* Boiler servicing accreditation.
* Experience with facility test cells, engine testing, or plant/equipment maintenance.
* Backgrounds in manufacturing or food industry maintenance are considered transferable.
Why Apply?
* Be part of a team of 10 specialists, collaborating with engineers, contractors, and technical experts.
* Work on a variety of projects and systems—ideal for continuous learning and development.
* Enjoy flexible working hours, including a 9-day fortnight schedule.
* Make a significant impact in a world-class engineering environment.
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