Mechanical DayshiftTechnician

Manpower UK; Workington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Income protection

26 days annual leave

Annual bonus

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking a Mechanical Dayshift Technician in Cumbria to maintain production equipment through planned maintenance, fault finding and continuous improvement. This days-based role offers a competitive salary, a stable, long-term career in a global manufacturing environment, and clear progression opportunities.

You will work Monday to Friday on days, carry out PPM tasks, diagnose mechanical faults, update CMMS records, and help improve equipment reliability while meeting health and

Qualifications

• Time-served mechanical technician with a recognised Level 3 qualification.
• ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering.
• Mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing, FMCG, industrial, process or production environments.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

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

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

CMMS

Communication

Organisational skills

Maintenance experience

Education

Level 3 qualification

ONC/HNC Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Dayshift Technician 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
• Monday-Friday dayshift pattern
• 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

Required

• 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.

Desirable Experience

• 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.