Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Cargill, Incorporated; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and bioindustrial sector seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for its Manchester plant. This full-time role involves ensuring efficient plant operations by performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaborating with production teams. Candidates should have a relevant mechanical qualification and strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

BUPA Healthcare

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance scheme

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Mechanical or Multi Skilled discipline.
• Experience with bulk handling equipment.
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on mechanical equipment safely and effectively.
• Troubleshoot and prevent equipment failures.
• Supervise contractor activity and support safety.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification in Maintenance Engineering

Tools

Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

SAP

Job description

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

This position is in Cargill’s food and bioindustrialbusiness, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products.

Benefits

Competitive base salary plus comprehensive benefits package including; BUPA Healthcare, contributory pension, life assurance and employee assistance scheme.

Job Purpose and Impact

Location Manchester, UK (M17 1PA) - Permanent full time, days based role Monday-Friday

Cargill’s Manchester plant is a production facility which is key to the UK food, spirit, pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetics industries. The plant and offices located in Manchester are part of the Cargill starches and sweeteners business which produces sweeteners, wheat protein and alcohol for customers in the confectionery, brewing, drink, dairy, farming and bakery sectors.

We’re looking for a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our high-performing maintenance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our plant operations.

In this role, you'll be responsible for mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of plant equipment. You’ll also support contractor supervision, safety permitting, and continuous improvement initiatives. If you're mechanically focused with some multi-skilled experience and a passion for problem-solving, this could be the perfect role for you!

Key Accountabilities

• Perform reactive, preventative, and predictive maintenance on mechanical equipment in a safe, timely, and efficient manner
• Complete maintenance tasks using the Maintenance & Reliability Management System
• Work closely with production teams to troubleshoot and prevent equipment failures
• Issue safety permits and supervise contractor activity when required, support and promote behavioural safety
• Propose improvements to job plans, procedures, and maintenance strategies
• The role may require support to other areas/ departments on the Manchester site when needed

Qualifications

• Served recognised Mechanical or Multi Skilled Apprenticeship /HNC or equivalent qualification in Maintenance Engineering
• Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), preferably SAP
• Basic electrical skills
• Experience with bulk handling equipment such as conveyors, elevators
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication, teamwork skills and safety awareness
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles (preferred)
• Experience working on a Chemical plant is desirable, other heavy engineering experience would also be actively considered #LI-TG1

Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today:
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