Technician

Gruopo 3D España y Portugal S.L.L.; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based near Middlewich is seeking an Assistant Engineer/Technician to support automated systems. The role involves responding to conveyor jams, maintaining safety, and logging maintenance records. Candidates should have a good level of communication, experience in conveyor systems, and an understanding of preventative maintenance. The position offers £14.00 per hour on a 2x shift basis, contributing directly to operational performance and productivity.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications & computer literacy.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Understanding of safe systems of work required.
• Experience with conveyor systems is necessary.
• Experience in planned preventative maintenance programmes is desirable.
• Experience with MHE/Automation systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive and reactive support for automated systems.
• Respond to conveyor system jams and stoppages.
• Reset emergency stop buttons as required.
• Log issues and complete maintenance records using computerised systems.
• Promote and maintain safe working practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure high equipment availability for warehouse operations.
• Conduct routine cleaning of automation equipment.

Skills

Basic qualifications

Good level of communication

Understanding of safe systems of work

Experience with conveyor systems

Experience of planned preventative maintenance programmes

Experience with MHE/Automation systems

Job description

gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for an Assistant Engineer / Technician to work at their facility based near Middlewich

Middlewich
£14.00 per hour
2x Shift (Earlies/Lates)
6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm

Performance Objectives

• The Assistant Engineer will provide both proactive and reactive support for all automated systems on site. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where your efforts directly impact operational performance, equipment availability, and site productivity.
• Respond to conveyor system jams and stoppages.
• Reset emergency stop buttons as required.
• Log issues and complete maintenance records using computerised systems.
• Always promote and maintain safe working practices, escalating H&S concerns as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by reporting recurring issues and suggesting solutions.
• Ensure high availability of equipment to support warehouse operations.
• Conduct routine cleaning of automation equipment in line with hygiene standards.

Person Specification

• Basic qualifications & computer literacy.
• Good level of communication.
• Understanding of safe systems of work.
• Experience with conveyor systems.
• Experience of planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Experience with MHE (Material Handling Equipment)/Automation systems and their technical components. (Highly Desirable)

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Closing Date: 27/12/2025

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