Maintenance Technician ** Wigan area** part time hours**£22ph
Taskmaster Resources Ltd are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Technician on behalf of our client, a fast-paced and growing manufacturing business. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and optimal performance of manufacturing equipment and site facilities.
This is a hands-on role suited to a highly skilled technician who can work independently, respond effectively to breakdowns, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while minimising production downtime. You will also ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
Working Hours
Part-time: 30-35 hours per week
Preferred shift: 07:30 18:00
Includes two 30-minute lunch breaks per shift
Key Responsibilities
Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), including inspections, lubrication, cleaning, and general upkeep of machinery and site systems
Respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnosing faults across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Perform timely repairs and replacement of defective components
Support production teams with equipment readiness, line changeovers, and setups
Assist with installation, modification, and relocation of machinery to improve output
Maintain accurate maintenance records, service logs, and parts inventory
Manage critical spares and contribute to maintenance reporting for daily operations meetings
Attend daily production meetings to highlight priorities and ongoing issues
Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and GMP standards
Experience & Qualifications
Multi-skilled background (Mechanical & Electrical)
Minimum 5 years experience in a Maintenance Technician (or similar) role within manufacturing or industrial environments
Recognised qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards
IOSH Managing Safely certification
Skills & Competencies
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across multiple disciplines
Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Strong focus on health & safety, quality, and compliance
Practical, hands-on approach with attention to detail
Ability to build effective working relationships across teams and with external contractors
Desirable
Experience within the plastics extrusion industry
Knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, or TPM principles
Experience supporting audits and continuous improvement initiatives
Ability to operate forklifts or scissor lifts
Physically capable of lifting heavy objects
Whats on Offer
Competitive hourly rate
Flexible part-time working pattern across 5 days
Opportunity to work within a growing and dynamic business
Supportive team environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Taskmaster Resources LTD acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers and as an employment agency for permanent recruitment
**No Recruitment Fees or related costs are paid by workers for applying or accepting this role with Taskmaster**
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