Mechanical Technician

Prestige Talent Partners
Skelmersdale
3 days ago
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Mechanical Technician – Days

Are you ready to take ownership of mechanical reliability and help drive maintenance excellence within a high-performing manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy solving complex mechanical challenges while supporting a team to deliver safer and more efficient operations?


An established manufacturing organisation is looking to recruit a Mechanical Technician to join their day shift maintenance team. This hands-on role will focus on maintaining the reliability and performance of critical machinery through preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.


The Role

As a Mechanical Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability and operational efficiency across the site. You will lead and coordinate mechanical maintenance activities while supporting operational teams with troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.


Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Leadership

  • Plan and coordinate mechanical maintenance activities across the site
  • Ensure all work aligns with safety, quality, and regulatory standards


Technical Support

  • Provide mechanical troubleshooting support to operational teams
  • Help identify and implement improvements to enhance machine reliability


Performance & Continuous Improvement

  • Monitor and drive key mechanical maintenance KPIs
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime


Maintenance Systems

  • Use a CMMS system to plan, manage, and record maintenance work
  • Ensure maintenance activities are accurately documented and scheduled


Contractor Coordination

  • Supervise and support external contractors working on mechanical projects
  • Ensure work is completed to the required standards, including quality checks and commissioning support


Team Development

  • Support and mentor junior technicians and apprentices
  • Promote knowledge sharing and technical development within the team


Workshop & Safety Standards

  • Maintain high workshop standards and ensure adherence to health & safety procedures, including permit systems


About You

  • Completed a recognised mechanical or multi-skilled engineering apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent)
  • Experience working in manufacturing, heavy industry, or process environments
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability, particularly with automated production equipment, rotating machinery, and hydraulics
  • Experience planning and organising maintenance activities while managing multiple priorities
  • Familiarity with CMMS systems (e.g. SAP or similar) for maintenance planning and reporting
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to support and mentor colleagues

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