Maintenance Assistant

CoorsTek Advanced Materials UK; Crewe; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

CoorsTek Advanced Materials UK is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our maintenance team at Crewe. You will work alongside experienced engineers to keep machinery, equipment and facilities operating safely and efficiently in a manufacturing environment.

This is a practical, hands-on role for someone with a positive attitude who wants to learn new skills. No long experience is required; a proactive, reliable approach and good teamwork are valued.

Qualifications

• No experience required, just a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Practical, hands-on approach and interest in maintenance/engineering.
• Good problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks under supervision.
• Support planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance activities.
• Help identify equipment faults and assist with basic repairs.
• Carry out general site maintenance and upkeep.
• Ensure tools, equipment and work areas are clean, tidy and safe.
• Assist experienced maintenance engineers with day-to-day activities.
• Follow health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Work closely with colleagues across the site to support efficient operations.

Skills

Hands-on

Maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical awareness

Team player

Job description

Are you a practical, hands‑on person who enjoys fixing things, solving problems and learning new skills?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Maintenance Assistant to join our maintenance team at CoorsTek.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in maintenance or engineering, or someone with practical experience who would like to develop their skills further in a manufacturing environment.

You don't need years of experience to join us. We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in how things work.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Assistant, you'll work alongside our experienced maintenance team, helping to keep our machinery, equipment and facilities operating safely and efficiently.

You'll be involved in a variety of maintenance activities, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance while gaining valuable hands‑on experience.

It's a varied role where you'll have the opportunity to learn new skills, take on different challenges and make a real contribution to the smooth running of our site.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with general mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks under appropriate supervision.
• Support planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance activities.
• Help identify equipment faults and assist with basic repairs.
• Carry out general site maintenance and upkeep.
• Ensure tools, equipment and work areas are kept clean, tidy and safe.
• Assist experienced maintenance engineers with day‑to‑day activities.
• Follow health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Work closely with colleagues across the site to support efficient operations.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is motivated, dependable and happy to get stuck in.

Ideally, you'll have:

• A practical, hands‑on approach and an interest in maintenance or engineering.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.

Previous experience in maintenance, engineering, manufacturing or a similar hands‑on environment would be an advantage, but is not essential.

We welcome applications from people with transferable practical skills who are keen to learn and develop.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on learning alongside an experienced maintenance team.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities to develop your knowledge and practical skills.
• The chance to play an important role in keeping our operations running safely and efficiently.
• The opportunity to build your future with CoorsTek.

About CoorsTek

CoorsTek is a global leader in engineered ceramics and advanced materials, providing innovative solutions to industries around the world.

Our people play a vital role in our success. We believe in working together, putting safety first and creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and develop