Industries Installation / Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Warrington; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in highways construction is seeking a permanent Industries Installation / Maintenance Technician for their Warrington site. In this role, you will maintain and repair electrical/control equipment, ensuring adherence to Health and Safety policies. The company emphasizes employee development and offers a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Colas Pension Scheme with contributions up to 10%

Life Assurance (x4 basic salary)

21 days annual leave plus public holidays

Hybrid Working Scheme (role-dependent)

Opportunities for funded professional qualifications

Ongoing personal and professional development

Employee discounts on car leasing, holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role required.
• Team player with strong problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of PLC and controlled equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect structures and equipment; report defects.
• Supervise scheduled servicing and breakdown repairs.
• Maintain and assemble electrical systems.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Level 3 technical qualification or higher

Tools

PLC equipment

Electrical control equipment

Mechanical tools

Job description

Job Description

Industries Installation / Maintenance Technician

Colas Ltd is a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, operating in over 50 countries with more than 55,000 employees worldwide, including over 1,500 in the UK. We specialize in highways construction and have participated in large-scale UK and international projects across highways, airfields, and marine sectors. We also offer highways maintenance services and manufacture innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for employee development and career growth.

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Purpose of the Role

As a permanent Industries Installation / Maintenance Technician, you will join our team at the Warrington bitumen manufacturing plant. Your role will support the Engineering department in maintaining and repairing electrical/control equipment within the production unit, while adhering to all Health and Safety policies.

Main Responsibilities

You will inspect structures and equipment, report defects, perform legislative checks, and keep records. Following risk assessments and procedures, you will supervise scheduled servicing and breakdown repairs. You will maintain and assemble electrical systems, troubleshoot production breakdowns, modify plant equipment, calibrate instrumentation, and apply logical problem-solving to identify root causes and resolve issues. You will work with equipment such as pedestal drills, grinders, welding tools, and portable powered hand tools, and assist with mechanical repairs across the business when needed.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role or possess a Level 3 (or higher) technical qualification in the field. You should 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 benefits package, including:

• A salary of £18.27 - £20.19 plus overtime (day shifts available)
• Colas Pension Scheme with contributions up to 10%
• Life Assurance (x4 basic salary)
• 21 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid Working Scheme (role-dependent)
• Opportunities for funded professional qualifications
• Ongoing personal and professional development
• Employee discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants, and more

At Colas, our core values are Caring, Sharing, and Daring. We are committed to fostering a fair, transparent, and respectful culture for all stakeholders, supporting our employees' growth, sharing knowledge, and encouraging innovation to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions.