Mechanical Technician - Drive Uptime & Precision

Northwood Consuma Tissue Ltd; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Consuma Tissue Ltd seeks a Mechanical Technician to perform planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment, troubleshoot issues and implement improvements while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

You will work closely with operating teams, maintain lubrication and bearing systems, and utilize CMMS to track work orders, with a flexible approach to shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Must have problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong time management and organisational abilities.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on production equipment.
• Assist with non-breakdown maintenance requests and troubleshoot machinery.
• Research and implement solutions to improve maintenance efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety rules and group procedures.
• Collaborate with spare parts to control costs and support maintenance activities.
• Carry out building maintenance tasks when required.
• Support production KPI delivery through flexible teamwork.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Collaboration and communication

Flexible working hours

Education

Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Northwood Consuma Tissue Ltd seeks a Mechanical Technician to perform planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment, troubleshoot issues and implement improvements while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

You will work closely with operating teams, maintain lubrication and bearing systems, and utilize CMMS to track work orders, with a flexible approach to shift patterns.