At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair industrial machinery to keep production running smoothly.
- Company: Join a leading global manufacturer in a dynamic environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, Monday to Friday schedule, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team atmosphere with a focus on innovation and problem-solving.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by minimising downtime and enhancing production efficiency.
- Qualifications: Apprenticeship or equivalent in mechanical maintenance with 10+ years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 46000 - 46000 £ per year.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and setup of industrial machinery. You will drive a reduction in downtime while reducing costs incurred through breakdowns, by applying your previous experience in preventative and reactive maintenance.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Tube mill experience desirable.
- Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will support the production team by ensuring that manufacturing plant is kept well maintained and operational.
- Create an asset register and implement a preventative maintenance program to ensure unplanned downtime is minimized, ensuring that equipment is configured safely and correctly for upcoming production activities.
- Keep detailed records.
- Take ownership of all assigned work and use your own initiative and problem-solving skills to bring it to completion within the constraints set out.
- Work closely with the production team to plan maintenance scheduling and plant shutdowns.
- Responsible for all critical and non-critical spares, their sourcing, and cataloguing.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completed an apprenticeship or equivalent training in a relevant discipline.
- Holds a recognized qualification in mechanical maintenance, such as City and Guilds, NVQ, or ONC.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 10+ years of relevant experience in roles responsible for the maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
- Experience troubleshooting, maintaining bearings, mechanical seals, lubrication systems, motors, gearboxes, and heat exchangers.
- Proficient in modern IT systems, including the use of MS Office.
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
- The ability to read and interpret technical documentation such as engineering drawings, procedures, method statements, and risk assessments.
- Machine shop experience desirable.
This job description is intended to summarise the type and level of work performed by the Maintenance Fitter and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements.
To be considered, please submit your CV via the Apply Now option on the website.
For further information on this engagement or to discuss other contract opportunities, please get in touch.
This contract opportunity is advertised by gap technical, operating as an employment business. Selection is based solely on suitability to provide the services described.
Closing Date: 30/06/2026
Maintenance Engineer in Chester employer: All The Top Bananas
At our Deeside site, we pride ourselves on being a market-leading global manufacturer that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will benefit from competitive salaries, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive environment that encourages innovation and problem-solving. Join us to be part of a team that prioritises safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing setting.
