Industries Installation / Maintenance Technician

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the highways construction sector is hiring an Industries Installation / Maintenance Technician in Liverpool. The role includes supporting maintenance and repair of electrical/control equipment in a manufacturing plant while ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. The company offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Colas Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

21 days annual leave plus public holidays

Opportunities for funded professional qualifications

Employee discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Must hold a Level 3 Certificate or higher in the field.
• Understanding of PLC and controlled equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Examine structures and equipment, report defects, and carry out checks.
• Supervise scheduled servicing of equipment and breakdowns.
• Maintain electrical equipment and perform plant modifications.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Level 3 Certificate of Technical Education

Tools

Electrical equipment

Pedestal drill machines

Welding equipment

Portable powered hand tools

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Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Posted:

16.06.2025

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31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Industries Installation / Maintenance Technician

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1,500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors, as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

Purpose of the Role

As a permanent Industries Installation / Maintenance Technician, you will join a valued team in our Warrington bitumen manufacturing plant. The role will support the Engineering department with maintenance and repair of all Electrical/Control equipment within the production unit and ensure compliance with all Health and Safety policies.

Main Responsibilities

You will examine structures and equipment within buildings or plant, report defects, carry out legislative checks, and keep records. Following all risk assessments and procedures, you will supervise attendees for scheduled servicing of equipment and breakdowns. You will also maintain electrical equipment, assemble electrical systems, deal with production breakdowns, perform plant modifications and instrumentation calibrations, and use logical problem-solving techniques to find root causes and rectify issues. You will work with equipment such as pedestal drill machines, grinders, welding equipment, and portable powered hand tools, and assist with the repair of all mechanical equipment across the business when required.

Ideal Candidate

To succeed in this role, you should have previous experience in a similar role or hold a Level 3 (or higher) Certificate of Technical Education in the field. You will be a team player with strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and have an understanding of PLC and controlled equipment.

Package Description

We offer a comprehensive total compensation package, including:

• A salary of £18.27 - £20.19 plus overtime - Day shifts available
• Colas Pension Scheme with contributions up to 10%
• Life Assurance Scheme at 4x basic salary
• 21 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Hybrid working scheme (dependent on role)
• Opportunities to study towards fully funded professional qualifications
• Employee discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants, and more via our benefits portal

Our core values are Caring, Sharing, and Daring. We are committed to fostering a culture of fairness, diversity, and respect for all stakeholders. We encourage innovation, trust, and responsibility, aiming to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions.