Senior Mechanic – 24/7 Packaging Plant (UK)

Crowncork; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical

Life assurance

On-site canteen

Cycle to work

22 days annual leave

Job summary

Crown Packaging Manufacturing UK Limited is seeking a skilled mechanic to maintain and service a wide range of industrial machinery at the Botcherby, Carlisle site. The role supports 24/7 production, with two 12-hour day shifts and two 12-hour night shifts followed by rest days.

The successful candidate will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and ensure adherence to health and safety standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Skilled Mechanic in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong commitment to health and safety procedures and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery (presses, conveyors, forming, coating).
• Diagnose mechanical faults using diagnostic tools and techniques.
• Repair and adjust mechanical components (gears, bearings, motors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics).
• Read engineering drawings and manuals to support troubleshooting.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and parts used.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.

Skills

Skilled Mechanic

Reading drawings

Health & safety

Education

NVQ Level 3

HNC/HND

City & Guilds

Job description

Crown Packaging Manufacturing UK Limited is seeking a skilled mechanic to maintain and service a wide range of industrial machinery at the Botcherby, Carlisle site. The role supports 24/7 production, with two 12-hour day shifts and two 12-hour night shifts followed by rest days.

The successful candidate will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and ensure adherence to health and safety standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.