Maintenance Technician - Mechanical (f/m/x)

TN United Kingdom; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Skelmersdale is seeking a Maintenance Technician with a mechanical bias. You will enhance equipment reliability, support production goals, and ensure safety standards. Ideal candidates will have OND Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and strong technical skills. Join a culture of innovation and growth!

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained or educated to OND Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Skilled in turning, milling, welding and general workshop skills.
• Mechanical, pneumatic and basic electrical fault finding experience.

Responsibilities

• Improving reliability and performance of production equipment.
• Carrying out preventive maintenance and equipment breakdown repairs.
• Training and mentoring staff in an approachable manner.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Problem Solving

Team Player

Education

OND Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Turning

Milling

Welding

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

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Maintenance Technician (m/f/*)

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Maintenance Technician with a Mechanical bias based at our Skelmersdale manufacturing plant, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

Here, you will make an impact by:

1. Improving the overall reliability and performance of plant, personnel and production equipment and processes
2. Tracking and reporting of process improvement results
3. Ensuring production targets are met by optimising output & minimizing defects
4. Providing production line support in line with company goals and objectives
5. Carrying out preventive maintenance and equipment breakdown repairs
6. Establishing process conditions and carrying out in-line quality checks
7. Process monitoring and controlling according to Statistical Process Control (SPC) method
8. Analysing data to fault find and developing prioritised improvement plans for the platform
9. Maintaining and developing the delivery of finished products in line with cost, quality and production schedule requirements
10. Prioritising and promoting Health and Safety awareness
11. Training and mentoring staff in an approachable and constructive manner
12. Fostering and developing excellent relationships with key business stakeholders on site
13. Gathering & sharing best practice, both internally and externally

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Apprentice trained or educated to OND Mechanical Engineering or similar.
2. Accomplished technical production support experience.
3. Skilled in turning, milling, welding and general workshop skills.
4. Mechanical, pneumatic and basic electrical fault finding experience.
5. Experience of high pressure air systems advantageous.
6. Ability to read technical drawings
7. Ability to follow SOPs and training processes
8. Ability and willingness to work shift work if required on an exceptional basis

Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

1. Strong problem-solving skills
2. Willing to train for future company developments.
3. Ability to work with staff at differing levels of the organisation
4. Ability to assess and upgrade procedures and systems
5. Team player
6. Versatile and a self-starter with ability to work without supervision

Job specifics:

Role Location: 3M Skelmersdale (on-site role)

Ideal candidate location: Within a commutable distance of 3M Skelmersdale site

Travel: For training purposes only

Working Hours: Day shift, Mon – Thurs 7.50am – 4.45pm, Fri 7.50am – 12.10pm

Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations? If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us. We look forward to hearing from you!

Resources for You:

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at [link]. If you have further questions, please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page.