Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Mechanical Maintenance Technician | Warrington | £13.50 per hour

A well-established industrial engineering business in Warrington is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Technician to support the Maintenance Manager in a varied and physically active role.

This position is part of a long-term succession plan. The successful candidate will work closely with the Maintenance Manager, gaining in-depth knowledge of specialist refractory equipment and site operations, with the opportunity to take ownership of the role over time.

This role would suit someone from a small plant, workshop, or heavy equipment background who is comfortable working with robust, heavy-duty machinery and enjoys practical, hands-on work.

Mechanical Maintenance Technician Key Responsibilities:

Support the Maintenance Manager in maintaining and repairing specialised refractory and industrial equipment
Carry out mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and general workshop repairs
Undertake basic fabrication tasks including welding, cutting, and grinding
Assist with upkeep of plant machinery and workshop equipment
Support goods-inwards operations, including unloading deliveries using a forklift truck
Assist with stock control, parts management, and general organisation of the workshop
Maintain safe working practices and high housekeeping standards

Mechanical Maintenance Technician Requirements:

Experience maintaining industrial machinery, plant equipment, or similar heavy-duty kit
Strong mechanical background (engineering, maintenance, or workshop-based)
Basic welding, cutting, and grinding skills
Good all-round workshop repair capability
Basic understanding of electrical systems and safe working practices (not an electrician role)
Valid Forklift Truck licence
Comfortable working in a physically demanding, industrial environment

Ideal Candidate

Hands-on, practical thinker who enjoys problem-solving
Takes pride in their work and maintains high standards
Organised and detail-focused, particularly with stock and parts control
Reliable, self-motivated, and proactive
Willing to learn and develop within a specialist industry
Comfortable working with heavy, sometimes rough equipment

What's on Offer

£13.50 per hour
Full training on specialised refractory equipment
Clear long-term progression into a senior/lead maintenance role
Opportunity to take ownership of the function over time
Stable role within a well-established industrial businessBH37509
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed