Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location:

Runcorn (WA7) – Cheshire, North West, United Kingdom

Salary:

£41,671.61 (£36,683.28 + 10% shift allowance + £1,320 bonus) + benefits

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Other Industries & Skills:

Engineering, Manufacturing

Advertiser:

Recruit 4 Talent

Job ID:

132696117

Posted On:

13 February 2026

Mechanical Maintenance Technician sought by a recycling facility in Runcorn.  This subsidiary of an international, £multibillion turnover plastics manufacturer is focused on growing the circular economy and they see innovation within PVC recycling as pivotal to their global sustainability strategy.
 
This is a permanent role on weekly rotating shifts, 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm, known formally within the business as Mechanical Technician.
 
The Role:
As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, 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 Mechanical Maintenance Technician will demonstrate:

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

 
Benefits:

– £41,671.61 including shift allowance and bonus – see below
– £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
– Pension scheme
– 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  
– Cycle to Work scheme
– Long service awards
– Company rewards platform
– Employee assistance programme
– Internal training academy
– Access to external training and supported education
– Social culture and events

 
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
 
Runcorn, Cheshire
 
£41,671.61 (£36,683.28 + 10% shift allowance + £1,320 bonus) + excellent benefits
 
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