Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician

Hays; St Helens; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in high-performance materials is seeking a Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician for their St Helens site. This role focuses on maintaining production and facility equipment within a collaborative and safety-conscious environment. Successful candidates will have an engineering background and a strong skill set in various technical systems, contributing to the company's commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus - historically paid at around 12% of site operating profit.

Quarterly Health & Safety bonus of £80.

Matched pension contributions up to 8%.

Access to rewards scheme with daily discounts.

Overtime opportunities available.

Share save scheme with annual 25% discounted share purchase.

Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical skills required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve production and facility equipment.
• Perform emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Hydraulic skills

Pneumatic skills

Electrical skills

Fault-finding

Education

Completed engineering apprenticeship

Current Electrical Installations certificate

Job description

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Base pay range

Your new company
A leading manufacturer of high-performance materials used in demanding industrial applications is seeking a Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician to join their team. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement, this organisation plays a key role in supplying advanced solutions for the metallurgical, chemical, and high-temperature processing industries. The site is based in St Helens and operates in a friendly, safety-conscious, and forward-thinking environment.

Your new role
As a Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide range of production and facility equipment. This includes performing emergency repairs, scheduled maintenance, and proactive upgrades to machinery and systems. You'll work with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and contribute to the site's continuous improvement and World Class Manufacturing initiatives.Your working hours will be:
Monday to Thursday: 07:00-16:10
Friday: 07:00-12:00

What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you should bring:

• A completed engineering apprenticeship.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical skills.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, including fault-finding and reprogramming.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical data.
• Familiarity with safety protocols such as isolation procedures and permits to work.
• A current Electrical Installations certificate (or working towards it).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

What you'll get in return

• Quarterly bonus - historically paid out at around 12% of site operating profit.
• Quarterly Health & Safety bonus of £80.
• Matched pension contributions up to 8% (after 4% employee contribution).
• Access to a rewards scheme offering daily discounts at major retailers.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Share save scheme and an annual 25% discounted share purchase option.
• Be part of a tight-knit team of 4 engineers in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• A company that values flexibility, diversity, and employee wellbeing, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and sustainability.

What you need to do now
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Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

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  Manufacturing

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