Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Rise Technical Recruitment; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a renowned manufacturer in Stoke on Trent. The position offers competitive pay, training, and clear paths for career progression. Candidates should have ONC/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering and hands-on maintenance experience. Responsibilities include maintenance on automated machinery and fault diagnosis.

Benefits

Overtime

Training

Career progression

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum ONC/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in a maintenance team within manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Good mechanical hands-on skills including fitting and welding.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on automated machinery.
• Investigate and rectify mechanical faults in production equipment.
• Carry out hands-on mechanical tasks including fitting and parts replacement.

Skills

Fitting

Welding

Dismantling

Rebuilding

Mechanical fault diagnosis

Education

ONC/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Stoke on Trent

£42,000 per annum + Overtime + Training + Progression + Company Benefits

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician or Mechanical Engineer seeking a role with long‑term stability, excellent development opportunities, and the chance to work with advanced automated process equipment?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established, industry‑leading manufacturer offering exceptional job security, ongoing technical training, and clear progression routes. You'll work with the latest machinery, benefit from strong overtime rates, and join a supportive team committed to continuous improvement and professional development.

This role is perfect for someone with mechanical maintenance experience looking to expand their skill set within a highly skilled Engineering Department where training, overtime, and progression are readily available.

The Role

• Preventative, corrective, overhaul, and breakdown maintenance on automated machinery including pumps, mixers, conveyor/drive systems, packaging equipment, and general site services
• Investigate, diagnose, and rectify mechanical faults across a wide range of production equipment
• Carry out hands‑on mechanical tasks such as fitting, welding, dismantling/rebuilding, and parts replacement
• Strictly follow established procedures including 5S and Health & Safety standards
• Schedule: 8:00am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. Callout rota: 1 week in every 5 (paid at 1.5x Mon‑Sat and 2x Sunday, with additional mileage paid when and if required to go to customer site(s))

The Person

• ONC/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience working within a maintenance team in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong hands‑on mechanical skills such as fitting, welding, dismantling, rebuilding

Reference Number: BBBH

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.