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