Mechanical Maintenance Technician | Warrington | £13.00 per hour
A well-established industrial engineering business in Warrington is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Technician to support the Maintenance Manager in a varied and physically active role.
This position is part of a long-term succession plan. The successful candidate will work closely with the Maintenance Manager, gaining in-depth knowledge of specialist refractory equipment and site operations, with the opportunity to take ownership of the role over time.
This role would suit someone from a small plant, workshop, or heavy equipment background who is comfortable working with robust, heavy-duty machinery and enjoys practical, hands-on work.
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Mechanical Maintenance Technician Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Maintenance Manager in maintaining and repairing specialised refractory and industrial equipment
* Carry out mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and general workshop repairs
* Undertake basic fabrication tasks including welding, cutting, and grinding
* Assist with upkeep of plant machinery and workshop equipment
* Support goods-inwards operations, including unloading deliveries using a forklift truck
* Assist with stock control, parts management, and general organisation of the workshop
* Maintain safe working practices and high housekeeping standards
Mechanical Maintenance Technician Requirements:
* Experience maintaining industrial machinery, plant equipment, or similar heavy-duty kit
* Strong mechanical background (engineering, maintenance, or workshop-based)
* Basic welding, cutting, and grinding skills
* Good all-round workshop repair capability
* Basic understanding of electrical systems and safe working practices (not an electrician role)
* Valid Forklift Truck licence
* Comfortable working in a physically demanding, industrial environment
Ideal Candidate
* Hands-on, practical thinker who enjoys xsngvjr problem-solving
* Takes pride in their work and maintains high standards
* Organised and detail-focused, particularly with stock and parts control
* Reliable, self-motivated, and proactive
* Willing to learn and develop within a specialist industry
* Comfortable working with heavy, sometimes rough equipment
What's on Offer
* £13.00 per hour
* Full training on specialised refractory equipment
* Clear long-term progression into a senior/lead maintenance role
* Opportunity to take ownership of the function over time
* Stable role within a well-established industrial business
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