Mechanical Technician
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £49,405 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Winsford, CW7 2PE |
| Cwmni: | Flat Fee Recruiter |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | JobCentreFFR17477 |
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Our client is recruiting an experienced Mechanical Technician in Winsford to maintain critical heavy industrial plant, offering a £49,405 salary, rotating shifts and an excellent benefits package.
Mechanical Technician
Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2PE
- Full time with rotating shift pattern
- Contract
- £49,405 per annum
Shift pattern:
- 3 weeks Mon-Fri 6am-2pm
- 2 weeks of Mon-Thurs 1pm-9pm, Fri 9:30am-5:30pm
- 1 week of Mon-Thurs 8pm-6am
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
Our client is a unique organisation operating at the heart of the UK’s infrastructure and heritage. Their core business is salt mining, extracting hundreds of thousands of tonnes of rock salt annually from their Cheshire mine to keep the country moving during winter conditions.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Deliver planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across the site
- Diagnose faults and repair mechanical breakdowns efficiently
- Maintain underground plant and equipment to high safety standards
- Install new machinery and modify existing plant
- Support shaft and surface engineering operations as required
- Carry out cross-skilled tasks including welding, burning and rigging
- Ensure housekeeping, safety and statutory compliance are upheld
- Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
What They're Looking For
You’ll be a qualified Mechanical Technician who thrives in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment and enjoys hands-on engineering work. About you:
- NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Completed Mechanical or Engineering Apprenticeship
- Heavy industrial, mining, quarrying or plant maintenance experience
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Welding, burning and rigging capability
- Basic instrumentation and IT skills
What You’ll Get in Return:
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Generous pension scheme (up to 20% total contribution)
- Annual medicals and eye care support
- Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household
- Bike to Work and Technology schemes
- Private healthcare with discounted gym membership
- Life assurance
- Financial well-being and planning support
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required, apply today! You’ll receive an email with details on the next steps and how to complete your application.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
Other suitable skills and experience include Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Industrial Mechanical Technician, Plant Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, Heavy Plant Engineer, Mining Maintenance Technician, Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Engineering Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Maintenance Technician.