Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Pontoon; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Structured shift pattern

Career progression

Job summary

Crown Peterborough is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a world-class manufacturing team. You will maintain and repair back-end production machinery, driving efficiency, quality and reliability on a fast-paced site.

With a Level 3 Mechanical Apprenticeship or NVQ, you will diagnose faults, perform maintenance, and help drive continuous improvement. This shift-based, site-based role offers a clear progression path within a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality in all tasks.
• Ability to diagnose faults and implement reliable repairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and improve back-end production machinery to ensure efficiency, quality and performance.
• Take ownership of equipment reliability, diagnose faults and complete maintenance activities.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and reduce downtime.
• Work within a collaborative team to drive operational excellence across the plant.

Skills

Problem solving

Safety standards

Mechanical maintenance

Quality focus

Education

A Level 3 Mechanical Apprenticeship or NVQ (or equivalent)

Job description

Role - Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Location - Peterborough
Contract Type - Permanent
Working Pattern - Shift-based, site-based role (4 on 4 off)
Salary - 51,486 (inclusive of shift allowance)
Start Date - ASAP

Join a World-Class Manufacturing Team in Peterborough

Are you an experienced Mechanical MaintenanceTechnician ready to step into a high-performing, fast-paced manufacturing environment where your skills can make a real difference?

At Crown, we're not just producing cans-we're creating world-class products with precision, innovation, and pride. With over 130 years of global success, 179 plants across 39 countries, and a reputation for operational excellence, we offer the stability of a global leader combined with the energy of a growing, cutting-edge site

Our Peterborough facility is a standout success story, recognised internally as "Overall Best Plant in EMEA" within just three years of opening. As we continue to expand, we're looking for talented Mechanical Maintenance Technicians to play a key role in our next phase of growth.

The Opportunity

In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving back-end production machinery to ensure high levels of efficiency, quality, and performance.

You’ll take ownership of equipment reliability, diagnosing faults, completing maintenance activities, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. This is a role where your expertise directly impacts production output and operational success.

This isn't just about keeping things running-it's about continuously improving. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that tackles challenges head‑on, reduces downtime, and drives operational excellence across the plant.

What's on Offer

• Salary of 51,486 inclusive of shift allowance
• Pension scheme and healthcare benefits
• Generous holiday allowance
• Structured shift pattern providing consistency and balance
• Opportunities to work with industry‑leading machinery and technology
• Clear progression pathways within a global organisation

What You’ll Bring

You’ll be a hands‑on engineer with strong problem‑solving skills and a commitment to delivering high standards of safety and quality. You’ll be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

A Level 3 Mechanical Apprenticeship or NVQ (or equivalent) is essential, along with experience working with production machinery and equipment.

Why Crown?

At Crown Peterborough, we invest in our people because we know they drive our success. In just three years, around 20% of our team has been promoted, and many others have been supported through apprenticeships in areas like Mechatronics, HR, Continuous Improvement, and Leadership.

You’ll be joining a business that genuinely lives its values-where high performance is recognised, development is supported, and teamwork is at the core of everything we do.

If you’re looking for more than just a job-if you want to be part of a team that's setting the standard in manufacturing and building something exceptional-this could be your next move