Mechanical Engineer

Gap Technical Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Technical Ltd. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their Widnes facility to design, install and maintain mechanical equipment while performing preventive maintenance and diagnostics.

The role includes confined space and First Aid training, EMI site emergency response participation, and a four-weekly on-call rota with overtime opportunities. The position requires an apprenticeship or NVQ/C&G in mechanical discipline, strong computer skills, and knowledge of health and safety at work.

Qualifications

• Must hold apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications in a Mechanical discipline (NVQ level 3 or C&G Apprenticeship).
• Good computer skills are essential.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act is essential.
• Experience with preventive maintenance software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Good computer skills

Education

NVQ level 3 in Mechanical

C&G Apprenticeship

Tools

Preventive maintenance software

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

£40,164

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: 18/10/2026