Assistant Engineer

Gap Technical Ltd; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing business near Middlewich is seeking an Assistant Engineer. Key responsibilities include addressing conveyor system issues, maintaining safety practices, and ensuring equipment availability. Ideal candidates will have basic qualifications, good communication skills, and experience with conveyor systems. The role offers £14.00 per hour with a 2x shift pattern. Applications should be made via the company's website.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications & computer literacy required.
• Good communication skills necessary.
• Understanding of safe working practices essential.
• Experience with conveyor systems appreciated.
• Experience in preventative maintenance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Respond to jams in conveyor systems and stoppages.
• Reset emergency stop buttons when necessary.
• Log issues and maintain records using computer systems.
• Promote safe working practices and address H&S concerns.
• Support continuous improvement by reporting issues.

Skills

Basic qualifications & computer literacy

Good level of communication

Understanding of safe systems of work

Experience with conveyor systems

Tools

MHE (Material Handling Equipment)

Automation systems

Job description

Assistant Engineer

Middlewich

£14.00 per hour

2x Shift (Earlies/Lates)

6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm

gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for an Assistant Engineer to work at their facility based near Middlewich

Performance Objectives

• Respond to conveyor system jams and stoppages
• Reset emergency stop buttons as required
• Log issues and complete maintenance records using computerised systems
• Always promote and maintain safe working practices, escalating H&S concerns as needed
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by reporting recurring issues and suggesting solutions
• Ensure high availability of equipment to support warehouse operations
• Conduct routine cleaning of automation equipment in line with hygiene standards

Person Specification

• Basic qualifications & computer literacy.
• Good level of communication.
• Understanding of safe systems of work.
• Experience with conveyor systems
• Experience of planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Experience with MHE (Material Handling Equipment)/Automation systems and their technical components. (Highly Desirable)

Apply: Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.

gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.

Closing Date: 27/12/2025

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