Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Warrington, Cheshire

Mechanical Maintenance Technician | Warrington | £13.00 per hour

A well-established industrial engineering business in Warrington is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Technician to support the Maintenance Manager in a varied and physically active role.

This position is part of a long-term succession plan. The successful candidate will work closely with the Maintenance Manager, gaining in-depth knowledge of specialist refractory equipment and site operations, with the opportunity to take ownership of the role over time.

This role would suit someone from a small plant, workshop, or heavy equipment background who is comfortable working with robust, heavy-duty machinery and enjoys practical, hands-on work.

• Support the Maintenance Manager in maintaining and repairing specialised refractory and industrial equipment
• Carry out mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and general workshop repairs
• Undertake basic fabrication tasks including welding, cutting, and grinding
• Assist with upkeep of plant machinery and workshop equipment
• Support goods-inwards operations, including unloading deliveries using a forklift truck
• Assist with stock control, parts management, and general organisation of the workshop
• Maintain safe working practices and high housekeeping standards

• Experience maintaining industrial machinery, plant equipment, or similar heavy-duty kit
• Strong mechanical background (engineering, maintenance, or workshop-based)
• Basic welding, cutting, and grinding skills
• Good all-round workshop repair capability
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and safe working practices (not an electrician role)
• Valid Forklift Truck licence
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding, industrial environment

• Hands-on, practical thinker who enjoys problem-solving
• Takes pride in their work and maintains high standards
• Organised and detail-focused, particularly with stock and parts control
• Reliable, self-motivated, and proactive
• Willing to learn and develop within a specialist industry
• Comfortable working with heavy, sometimes rough equipment

• £13.00 per hour
• Full training on specialised refractory equipment
• Clear long-term progression into a senior/lead maintenance role
• Opportunity to take ownership of the function over time
• Stable role within a well-established industrial business

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