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Maintenance Engineer/Fitter

Job details
Posting date: 03 December 2025
Salary: £38,000 to £45,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 January 2026
Location: CH65 1AB
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Roften Galvanizing Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ME251203

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Summary

Salary – £38k - £45k pa Dependant on Experience
Day Shift
Weekend inspection work approx. 6-7 per year
Occasional callouts

Roften Galvanizing Ltd are currently looking for an experienced multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer/Fitter responsible for the upkeep and repair of machinery and equipment used in the galvanizing process at our 7 acre site at Ellesmere Port. The successful candidate will be a good communicator, with a proactive approach with excellent troubleshooting skills.

Main Responsibilities

• Repair of cranes, hoists, pumps and motors
• Completion of planned preventative maintenance routines associated with all
plant and equipment, including mechanical and basic electrical diagnosis and
repair and refurbishment including corrective and reactive works
• Resolution of ad-hoc breakdowns, fault diagnosis and analysis
• Inspection, testing and monitoring of equipment and process chemicals to
ensure safe operation of the plant
• Co-ordinate and supervise specialist contractors when required
• Supporting the business and production team as required
• Management of all logs, maintenance schedules and adherence to regulatory
compliance
• Operate with safety as a priority
• Basic Factory/Building maintenance

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

• Recognised qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (eg NVQ Level 3, ONC, HNC/HND)
• Experience working in a similar maintenance role within a heavy industrial or
manufacturing environment
• Electrical fault finding (ideally experience in Three phase electrical installation)
• Certified 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (advantageous)
• PLC systems (basic), motors, drives and electrical drawings would be
beneficial
• Previous experience working with overhead cranes/hoists
• Working with planned preventative maintenance systems
• Working at heights - up to 10m
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends, with occasional callouts during
evenings and weekends
• Full driving licence

Further Information

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you are interested in this role please contact Gillian Stockton 0151 355 4257 to discuss in more detail.. Roften Galvanizing Ltd is an equal opportunities employer who do not discriminate against any applicant based on gender, sexuality, race or age

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