Mechanical Technician

Job description

Mechanical Technician – Process Operations & Maintenance

Cheshire West Area - Permanent Opportunity

Competitive salary, excellent benefits and shift allowance and call out allowance.

A leading UK energy and process sector operator is looking for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join its Cheshire-based processing facility.

Working within the Operations & Maintenance team, you will carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance, prepare mechanical isolations and safe systems of work, support fault finding and plant reliability, and supervise specialist contractors on site. The role also involves testing, inspections, CMMS updates, emergency response duties, and participation in an on-call rota.

Key Requirements

• Time-served Mechanical apprenticeship
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Strong hands-on mechanical maintenance experience within process plant environments
• Ideally 5+ years within oil & gas, chemical, COMAH, or similar industries
• Experience with permits, isolations, and fault finding on operational plant
• Strong HSE awareness and ability to work independently
• Must live in Cheshire or surrounding area (within 30 minutes of the site).

Desirable

• HNC Mechanical Engineering
• IOSH or NEBOSH
• Maximo or other CMMS experience
• Appointed/Authorised Person experience

Benefits

• 9 day working fortnight
• Day shifts
• Call out and shift allowance
• Overtime available

This is an excellent opportunity to join a safety-focused operation offering long-term stability, technical responsibility, and involvement in critical gas handling assets.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Cheshire West and Chester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-05-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

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