Mechanical Engineer

Gap Technical Limited; Widnes; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Technical Limited is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their Widnes facility. The role focuses on designing, maintaining and installing mechanical equipment, with a strong emphasis on preventive maintenance and fault diagnosis.

The successful candidate will have an apprenticeship in mechanical discipline and solid computer skills, with exposure to maintenance software and health & safety practices. Overtime and an on‑call rota may apply.

Qualifications

• Must hold apprenticeship or equivalent mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or C&G Apprenticeship).
• Good computer skills are essential.
• Experience with preventive maintenance software is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act is essential.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge (5S, Kaizen, wastes) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, select, maintain and install mechanical equipment.
• Carry out mechanical preventive maintenance.
• Locate faults, diagnose and repair equipment.

Skills

Computer literacy

Preventive maintenance awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 / C&G Apprenticeship

Tools

Preventive maintenance software

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

£42,000

Widnes

Days Only (Mon-Fri)

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Mechanical Fitter / Technician / Craftsman to work at their facility based near Widnes

Performance Objectives

• Design, select, maintain and install mechanical equipment
• Carry out mechanical preventive maintenance
• Fault location / diagnosis / repair
• Will be expected to undertake confined space training
• Will be expected to undertake First Aid training
• Will be expected to participate in the site Emergency Response team
• Will be expected to participate in various improvement initiatives
• Overtime will be available after 40 hours have been worked in a week, overtime premium rates are paid at time and a half on Monday to Saturday and double time on Sundays.
• The candidate would be expected to be on an on-call rota (one week in four) covering critical breakdowns.

Person Specification

• Must hold apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications in a Mechanical discipline i.e. NVQ level 3 or C&G Apprenticeship. Further relevant qualifications would be advantageous
• Good computer skills are essential.
• Experience of using preventive maintenance software is an advantage.
• A working knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act is essential
• Experience in the chemical industry is not vital but a manufacturing background would be advantageous
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge (5S, Kaizen & 7 wastes) advantageous
• Metal and/or plastic fabrication.
• Rotating equipment overhauls
• Hydraulic/pneumatics systems
• Pipework and flange making/breaking
• Knowledge of steam boiler and air compressor plant

Closing Date: 08/11/2026