Mechanical Maintenance Technician Location: Workington, Cumbria Employment: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £ 42,439.45 per annum (Increasing with callouts and overtime) Benefits: Training and development, Bonus on your salary, Group Life Assurance and much more Overview An established industrial manufacturing organisation is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of a busy production facility. The successful candidate will carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance while contributing to equipment reliability, continuous improvement and high engineering standards. Key Responsibilities Perform planned, preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance. Install, repair and overhaul rotating and static mechanical equipment. Maintain pumps, valves, pipework, bearings, seals and associated plant equipment. Support fault finding, root cause analysis and equipment reliability improvements. Develop and improve preventative maintenance routines. Record maintenance activities accurately within a CMMS. Identify spare parts requirements and support inventory control. Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime. Support continuous improvement and lean maintenance initiatives. Maintain high health, safety and environmental standards at all times. Provide technical support and mentor colleagues where appropriate. Requirements NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience. Experience maintaining rotating equipment, pipework and industrial mechanical systems. Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance techniques. Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability. Experience within manufacturing, energy or heavy industrial environments is advantageous. Why Apply? Competitive salary and benefits, long-term career development, ongoing technical training and the opportunity to work on varied industrial plant within a well established engineering environment. For any questions, please contact
Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Workington employer: Discover Recruitment Ltd
Join a dynamic engineering team in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, where you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of complex control systems projects from concept to commissioning. With a strong focus on employee growth, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive work culture, this company is dedicated to fostering your technical development while contributing to critical UK infrastructure. Enjoy competitive benefits including remote working options, flexible holidays, and a pension contribution, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in engineering.
