Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Pertemps Warrington; England; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a leading industrial manufacturing business in Cheshire. This role involves hands-on maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and conducting routine planned maintenance to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical background and excellent troubleshooting skills. Competitive salary of £42,000 plus overtime and on-call payments offered.

Benefits

Excellent overtime rates

Standby/on-call payments

Disturbance fees for callouts

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and components.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot under pressure.

Responsibilities

• React to mechanical breakdowns across a busy manufacturing site.
• Conduct routine planned preventative maintenance (PPMs).
• Assist with equipment installation and upgrades.

Skills

Proven maintenance experience

Strong understanding of mechanical systems

Ability to work independently

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

Role: Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location: Cheshire

Hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 15:45

Salary: 42,000 + Overtime & On-Call Payments

We are proud to be working in partnership with a long-established and highly respected industrial manufacturing business in the Winsford area to recruit an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician with a strong mechanical background.

This is a hands-on, site-based role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys a mix of planned maintenance and responding to breakdowns to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Reacting to mechanical breakdowns across a busy manufacturing site
• Conducting routine planned preventative maintenance (PPMs)
• Replacing bearings, gland packing, belt and chain drives
• Assisting with equipment installation and upgrades
• Ensuring safe and compliant working practices at all times

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and components
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot under pressure
• A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent team player

Pay & Benefits

• Standard hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 15:45
• Excellent overtime rates available:
• Weekday overtime paid at 1.5x
• Weekend overtime paid at 1.75x
• Standby/on-call payments available for both weekday and occasional weekend cover
• Disturbance fees and minimum callout hours paid if called in