Multiskilled Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Bias

Multiskilled Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Bias

Employer:

Location:

Runcorn, North West, WA7 1LR

Pay:

£40,351 to £41,672 per year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

èanamh? Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

13/02/; 13/02/2026

Multiskilled Maintenance Technician with mechanical bias sought fotoana tokom a recycling facility in Runcorn.

This subsidiary of an international, £multib useridend plastics manufacturer .... is focused on growing the circular economy.

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

The Role:

As a Multiskilled 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:

• Carrying out mechanical tasks as part of a multifunctional team: 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
• Working as part of a team installing, calibrating and maintaining electrical and instrumentation systems including motors, sensors, actuators, PLCs and control panels
• Troubleshooting: diagnosing and repairing electrical and instrumentation faults on a variety of systems
• Performing routine testing, calibration and validation of instrumentation and control systems to ensure optimal performance
• 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 on a shift pattern or 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, rotating on a weekly basis The successful Multiskilled Maintenance Technician will demonstrate:
• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent
• Strong mechanical engineering bias with some electricalентовое experience
• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong organisational skills and attention gallons l detail
• Proficiency with electrical drawings and schetimeouts
• 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
• COMPEX certification
• Experience working in hazardous environments (ATEX)
• Familiarity with DCS (Distributed Control Systems)
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, and automation is advantageous

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent
• Strong mechanical engineering bias with some electrical experience
• 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
• COMPEX certification
• Experience working in hazardous environments (ATEX)
• Familiarity with DCS (Distributed Control Systems)
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Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, and automation is advantageous

• £41,671.61 including shift allowance and bonus
• £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
• Time off in lieu
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing - 32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years’ service
• Option to buy and sell holiday hamper
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Long service awards
• Company rewards platform
• Employee assistance programme
• Internal training academyoutu 合 block
• Access to external training and supported education
• Social culture and events