Mechanical Technician

Luton Bennett

Glossop, England

3 months ago

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Posted: 12 Jan 2026 (3 months ago)

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Mechanical Technician (Maintenance/Days)

Glossop

£40,000 + Overtime (1.5x) + 24 Holidays + Bank Holidays + Development Opportunities

Two Different Shift Patterns Available:

Monday to Friday 07:00 to 15:30 OR Monday to Thursday 14:00 to Midnight

Mechanical Technician required for an industry leading manufacturer offering a days role in a friendly working environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company who have invested heavily into machinery on site and are committed to employee development through external training and progression.

This role would suit a mechanically biased engineer. Candidates from any industry are encouraged to apply and you will need to hold an engineering qualification.

The successful candidate will be joining a small but growing engineering team responsible for carrying out PPMs, repairs and project work across the company’s Glossop site.

The Mechanical Technician Role:

• PPM and servicing of machinery
• Reactive repairs when required
• Project work – new machinery
• Working with moulding machinery, hot wire cutters, granulation systems etc.
• Working with steam, boilers, hydraulics and pneumatic

The Mechanical Technician Candidate:

• Mechanically biased or multiskilled engineer
• Hold a relevant engineering qualification
• Any industry background...

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