Maintenance Technician

Position: Maintenance Technician (Contract)
Location: Carrington

Maintenance Technician

Location:

Carrington, Greater Manchester
Contract Duration: 23 February 2026 – 22 August 2026

We are currently recruiting for a General Duties / Maintenance Technician to support a production facility based in Carrington, along with associated sites across the North West.

This role involves a high level of hands-on, practical work and requires flexibility, as travel between sites and occasional out-of-hours support will be expected.

Key Responsibilities

The General Duties / Maintenance Technician will provide general maintenance and support services to ensure production facilities remain safe, compliant, and fully operational.

Duties include:

* Supporting the assigned production facility to ensure all general duty activities are completed

* Carrying out routine housekeeping and preventative maintenance in line with the GD work duties schedule

* Supporting corrective maintenance activities in response to plant and equipment breakdowns

* Ensuring all facilities are maintained in a safe and serviceable condition to meet performance targets

* Ensuring compliance with site statutory requirements, mechanical integrity standards, and preventative maintenance programmes

* Working closely with the Mechanical Maintenance team to support spares and consumables inventory management

* Overseeing LOLER and PUWER inspections on site

* Adhering to all health and safety standards at all times

* Responding to requests to attend other locations during both normal and non-standard working hours, as required

Maintenance Technician Requirements

Essential:

* Full, clean UK driving licence (travel across the North West required)

* Forklift Truck (FLT) licence

* Experience working on industrial or plant sites

* Industrial or plant maintenance experience

Desirable

Certifications:

* IPAF (including ladder inspections)

* Telehandler licence

Education:

* GCSE Maths, English and Science at grade C or above, or equivalent relevant experience

Maintenance Technician - Skills & Attributes:

* Strong interpersonal and team-working skills

* Able to work independently and remotely

* Self-motivated with the ability to work at pace and under pressure

* Flexible and reliable, with the ability to respond to out-of-hours requirements

Additional Information

* Overtime is likely to be available

* Flexibility around start and finish times can be considered