Maintenance Assistant; Nights

Location: Partington, Manchester

Salary: £13.51 per hour

Overtime: £19.77 per hour (after completion of 40 hours)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Sunday to Thursday, 22:00-06:30 (includes 20 minutes paid break and 30 minutes unpaid break)

We are seeking a Maintenance Assistant to work night shifts, supporting the existing Maintenance Technician to ensure the smooth and continuous operation of the plant.

This is a development role and an ideal opportunity for someone with the right aptitude, strong work ethic, and a genuine interest in progressing within a technical or engineering environment. You will work closely with experienced engineers, assisting with both planned and reactive maintenance activities across the site.

Full training will be provided, and while maintenance experience is not essential, candidates with a mechanical or engineering background will be at an advantage.

• Supporting Maintenance Engineers across all areas of plant maintenance
• Assisting with scheduled and preventative maintenance
• Supporting breakdowns and unscheduled maintenance activities
• Cleaning of equipment and plant machinery
• General maintenance tasks as directed by Operations Shift Managers and Engineers
• Assisting with baler operations where required

• A strong work ethic and a hands‑on approach
• Experience working in a busy manufacturing or recycling environment
• Exposure to recycling equipment such as conveyors, motors, and related machinery
• Knowledge and practical understanding of Health & Safety procedures
• A pragmatic and logical approach to work tasks
• The ability to take direction and communicate effectively at all levels
• Flexibility and reliability
• A high level of physical fitness, as the role involves working at height and in confined spaces

• NVQ Level 1 and/or Level 2 in a mechanical, engineering, or related discipline would be beneficial but is not essential

This role is well suited to someone looking to build a long-term career in maintenance and engineering within an industrial or recycling environment, working a permanent night shift.