Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Sigma Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sigma Recruitment as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in a supportive team that values your contributions. Enjoy a four-day week, competitive pay, substantial bonuses, and the opportunity to work in a secure environment backed by major contracts. This role allows you to utilize your mechanical engineering expertise to ensure operational efficiency in a family-oriented company.

Benefits

Company Pension

150 hours of holiday plus bank holidays

Potential for two annual bonuses

Flexible overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a mechanical maintenance technician or engineer.
• Ideally from heavy industry sectors such as chemicals, steel, or oil & gas.
• Hands-on work with pumps and valves is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth production by minimizing equipment downtime.
• Upgrade equipment for better performance.
• Support project installations and continuous improvements.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Downtime Minimization

Equipment Upgrades

Health and Safety Practices

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pumps

Valves

Regulators

Job description

Why Apply?

FOUR DAY WEEK - Excellent Work-Life Balance:

Enjoy most Fridays and every weekend off as standard. Optional overtime is available.

Supportive Team Culture:

Work alongside a small, close-knit team of engineers where your ideas and efforts will be noticed, appreciated, and rewarded.

Earn More:

Benefit from twice-yearly bonuses and enhanced overtime rates, allowing you to increase your earnings when it suits you.

Career Stability:

Join a business with a secure future, backed by a major new contract and the support of a global corporation. Enjoy the stability of a company with strong UK roots and a family atmosphere.

Your Role

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will:

• Keep production running smoothly by minimising downtime and delivering effective solutions.
• Upgrade and modify equipment to boost performance and reliability.
• Lead and support project installations, working closely with management on new initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, ensuring production stays on track.
• Conduct planned maintenance and document all completed tasks.
• Help refine and improve the Preventive Maintenance Programme (PPM).
• Champion a safe working environment and promote best practices in health and safety.
• Identify and resolve issues at source, implementing long-term solutions.
• Work collaboratively with the production team to prioritise maintenance tasks.

What You'll Need

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Previous experience as a mechanical maintenance technician, mechanical fitter, mechanical maintenance engineer, etc.
• Ideally, experience in heavy industry (chemicals, steel, power, oil & gas, metals, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with pumps, valves, and ideally regulators.

What's On Offer

• Hourly Rate: 20.50 - 22.90 per hour (equivalent to 39,975 - 44,655 per year).
• Plenty of Overtime: Overtime paid at enhanced rates, with flexible on-call requirements that can often be handled remotely.
• Generous Benefits: Company pension, 150 hours of holiday plus bank holidays, and the potential for two annual bonuses.
• Convenient Hours: Standard 37.5-hour week, typically Monday to Thursday.

About the Company

Become part of a team of around 20 people in a business with a bright future. With recent investment and a major contract secured, this is an ideal time to join. The company combines the security and opportunities of a global group with the personal touch of a family-run operation.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're seeking a mechanical maintenance role where you can make an impact, enjoy genuine work-life balance, and develop your career, we want to hear from you. Apply now to start your next chapter as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Maintenance Technician.

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