Mechanical Dayshifttechnician

Manpower, Inc.; Uldale; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance and income protection

26 days annual leave plus bank holIdA_

Clear progression opportunities

Annual bonus

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is recruiting a Mechanical Dayshift Technician in Workington, Cumbria, for a stable, days-based role within a global manufacturing environment.

You will perform planned preventive maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement to sustain equipment performance. The position offers a strong benefits package, a clear progression path, and a competitive basic salary with an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical Technician with a recognised Level 3 qualification.
• ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering.
• Mechanical maintenance experience within manufacturing, FMCG, industrial, process, or production environments.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Lathes and milling machinery.
• Printing, packaging, extrusion, converting, or process manufacturing environments.
• PUWER, MEWP, FLT, or IOSH Working Safely qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on production equipment.
• Support reactive maintenance and breakdown response.
• Improve equipment reliability and manufacturing performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain maintenance records using CMMS systems.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical maintenance

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Communication

Organisation

Education

Level 3 qualification

ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Lathe

Milling

Job description

Location: Cumbria
Full-time | Permanent | Monday-Friday Days

Are you an experienced Mechanical Technician looking for a days-based maintenance role within a global manufacturing environment?

We're seeking a Mechanical Dayshift Technician to support the reliability and performance of manufacturing equipment through planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement activities.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable business offering strong employee benefits, long-term career development, and potential progression into leadership roles.

What's in it for you?

• £41,714 basic salary plus annual bonus
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance and income protection
• Clear progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on production equipment.
• Support reactive maintenance and breakdown response.
• Improve equipment reliability and manufacturing performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain maintenance records using CMMS systems.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

What We're Looking For

• Time-served Mechanical Technician with a recognised Level 3 qualification.
• ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering.
• Mechanical maintenance experience within manufacturing, FMCG, industrial, process, or production environments.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Lathes and milling machinery.
• Printing, packaging, extrusion, converting, or process manufacturing environments.
• PUWER, MEWP, FLT, or IOSH Working Safely qualifications.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're a skilled Mechanical Technician looking for a stable, days-based role with excellent benefits and genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you.

Mechanical DayshiftTechnician • Workington, Cumbria