Mechanical Technician

About the Role
Wolviston Management Services, on behalf of our client, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Bias) to join their operations team.
You'll play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and improving production plant equipment to ensure reliability, performance, and compliance with strict safety standards. This is a hands-on, varied role within a fast-paced industrial environment, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance activities.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Planned Maintenance (PM) schedules in line with site plans, ensuring safety, efficiency, and minimal disruption to production.
• Carry out reactive maintenance and fault-finding, identifying root causes and implementing long-term engineering solutions.
• Support and deliver improvement projects aimed at increasing reliability, reducing downtime, and improving cost efficiency.
• Conduct dynamic risk assessments, maintaining compliance with site Health & Safety and LOTO procedures.
• Maintain accurate records through the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to achieve optimum plant performance.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, adopting a "clean as you go" approach.

What We're Looking For
Essential:

• Time-served Maintenance Technician or equivalent with NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline.
• Proven experience within a manufacturing or processing environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of preventative maintenance strategies, CMMS systems, and condition monitoring.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, including LOTO and COSHH.
• Computer literate, with the ability to analyse data and complete maintenance documentation.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.

Desirable:

• HNC or City & Guilds in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, or electrical control systems (PLC, inverter drives).
• Knowledge of waste or materials processing equipment

What's in It for You

• A stable, long-term opportunity with a respected employer.
• Supportive, safety-driven team culture.
• Training and development opportunities to enhance your engineering skills.
• Competitive salary and company benefits package.

If you're a proactive, safety-focused Maintenance Technician looking for your next challenge within a well-established industrial operation — we'd love to hear from you.