Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Technician sought by a recycling facility in Runcorn. This subsidiary of an international, £multibillion turnover plastics manufacturer is focused on growing the circular economy and they see innovation within PVC recycling as pivotal to their global sustainability strategy.

This is a permanent role on weekly rotating shifts, 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm, known formally within the business as Mechanical Technician.

The Role:

As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician with mechanical bias, you’ll be working as part of a team on the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of bearing replacements conveyor belts, motor gearbox replacements, electrical and instrumentation equipment in compliance with industry regulations, Health & Safety standards, and company procedures. Your duties will include:

• Working in a team of 4 engineers reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, with 75% of maintenance tasks being mechanical
• Carrying out mechanical tasks as part of a multifunctional team: granulator changes, bearing replacements conveyor belts, motor gearbox replacements
• Carrying out TPM tasks to ensure maximum OEE is achieved
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance system reliability and efficiency
• Working closely with engineers, production teams and external contractors to ensure timely resolution of issues
• Following strict Health & Safety guidelines, conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with safe work practices
• Troubleshooting: diagnosing and repairing electrical and instrumentation faults on a variety of systems
• Accurately maintaining records of all electrical and instrumentation work: maintenance logs, calibration reports, work orders and spare parts stores management
• Ensuring all work complies with relevant legislation, including Electricity at Work Regulations, IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and company policies
• Working Monday to Friday on a shift pattern of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm following probation, rotating on a weekly basis. (8am-4pm until completion of probation)
• Supporting the electrical engineers with installing, calibrating and maintaining electrical and instrumentation systems including motors, sensors, actuators, PLCs and control panels

The successful Mechanical Maintenance Technician will demonstrate:

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent
• Welding experience would be advantageous
• Strong mechanical engineering bias with some electrical experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with electrical drawings and schematics

The following skills and experience are desirable but not essential:

• 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
• City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing) or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience in an electrical and instrumentation role, across multiple sectors including manufacturing, industrial, energy, or related industries
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, control systems, and instrumentation technologies
• Instrumentation certification
• COMPEX certification
• Experience working in hazardous environments (ATEX)
• Familiarity with DCS (Distributed Control Systems)
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, and automation is advantageous

Benefits:

• £41,671.61 including shift allowance and bonus – see below
• £36,683.28 base salary (£18.87 hourly rate)
• 10% shift allowance (after completing probation)
• £60 per month attendance bonus
• £50 per month production target bonus
• Overtime at 1.5x – typically 1 Saturday per month
• 32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years’ service
• Time off in lieu
• Pension scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing
• Annual Occupational Health screenings
• Option to buy and sell holiday
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Long service awards
• Company rewards platform
• Employee assistance programme
• Internal training academy
• Access to external training and supported education
• Social culture and events

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Runcorn, Cheshire

£41,671.61 (£36,683.28 + 10% shift allowance + £1,320 bonus) + excellent benefits

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Runcorn

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

29-01-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English