Maintenance Technician
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £19.50 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | + 30% shift allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9RA |
| Company: | Manpower UK Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | BBBH433727_1772015357 |
Summary
Join a leading manufacturing organisation renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. Our company specialises in high-quality production within a dynamic industry, offering a collaborative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued. We pride ourselves on fostering professional growth and providing opportunities for career development in a forward-thinking setting.
Job Responsibilities
- Carry out preventive maintenance and equipment breakdown repairs to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
- Establish process conditions and perform in-line quality checks to maintain product standards.
- Monitor and control processes using Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods.
- Maintain and develop the delivery of finished products in line with cost, quality, and production schedules.
- Build and nurture excellent relationships with key stakeholders on site to support operational objectives.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Time served or NVQ Level 3 qualification in electrical or mechanical maintenance.
- Proven experience in machine maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong fault-finding skills in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and servo control systems, with a preference for Omron PLCs.
- Experience working with robotics, ideally ABB, including automated assembly lines; training can be provided if necessary.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings accurately.
- Competence in following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training protocols.
- Flexibility to work night shifts on an occasional basis when required.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to manufacturing maintenance.
- Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills, with the ability to carry out root cause analysis.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with team members and stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, versatile, and capable of working independently without supervision.
- Additional advantageous skills include experience with injection moulding, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and Omron vision systems (training available).
Working hours: 6am - 2pm , 2pm - 10pm Mon to Thurs. 6am - 12pm, 11am - 4.35pm Fri
9pm - 6:30am Mon - Thurs (when required)