Shift Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Liverpool

Your new company

You will be joining a well-established and forward-thinking organisation operating within a heavy engineering environment, supporting critical assets and operations. The business places a strong emphasis on safety, reliability and continuous improvement, while remaining committed to developing its engineering workforce through structured training and long-term career progression. With continued investment in people, plant and technology, the company offers a stable and professional environment where skilled engineers can broaden their technical expertise while working on complex mechanical equipment.

Your new role

As a Mechanical Shift Technician, you will work as part of a dedicated Engineering team, supporting the safe and efficient operation of assets within a heavy engineering environment. This role involves delivering both planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of mechanical equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and continued operational performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out maintenance, repairs and modifications on heavy plant and mechanical equipment
• Diagnosing faults and resolving breakdowns using structured fault-finding techniques
• Working closely with operational teams to prioritise and plan maintenance works
• Supporting wider engineering activities including project work, quality systems and health & safety initiatives
• Ensuring all work is documented correctly and completed in line with Health & Safety legislation and Permit to Work systems

The role operates on a distinctive 3 days on / 3 days off, followed by 3 nights on / 3 nights off shift pattern, offering extended rest periods and an excellent work-life balance.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• A time-served mechanical apprenticeship
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• A HNC in Mechanical Engineering, or the willingness to be put forward for HNC training
• Proven experience working in a heavy engineering or industrial environment
• Strong hands-on experience with machinery such as conveyor systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and rotating equipment
• The ability to fault find, problem solve and use diagnostic equipment effectively
• A knowledge of maintaining rotating equipment
• A sound understanding of Permit to Work systems and incident reporting
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance strategies such as RCM, PM, CBM and TPM (advantageous)
• A full, valid UK driving licence

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, alongside strong opportunities for development and progression, including:

• Up to 10% matched pension contribution
• A flexible benefits package including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle to Work scheme, critical illness cover, gym membership and retail vouchers
• A genuine commitment to learning and professional development, with access to funded training and upskilling opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting physical and mental wellbeing
• The opportunity to work a highly attractive 3 on / 3 off days and nights shift pattern, offering significantly improved work-life balance

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.