Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Job Description
Your new company \nA major UK-based infrastructure and logistics organisation undergoing significant investment and transformation. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence, the company is committed to developing its workforce and maintaining high standards across its operations. \n\nYour new role \nAs a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of heavy plant and mechanical systems across a large industrial site.
This includes hydraulic systems, impounding pumps, bridges, dock gates, and other critical infrastructure. You'll carry out preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs, ensuring all work complies with health, safety, and engineering standards. The role also includes contributing to planned maintenance schedules and participating in an on-call rota for reactive maintenance.
\n\nWhat you'll need to succeed \n\nProven experience in mechanical engineering, ideally within a heavy industrial environment.\nHands-on experience with hydraulic systems, pumps, gates, and bridges.\nFamiliarity with PLC equipment and computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS).\nAbility to produce Risk Assessments and Method Statements.\nStrong understanding of health and safety legislation, including PUWER, LOLER, PSSR, and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.\nA proactive approach to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.What you'll get in return \n\nCompetitive salary.\n27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.\nUp to 10% matched pension contribution.\nAccess to a wide range of flexible benefits including healthcare plans, car schemes, gym memberships, and retail discounts.\nOngoing support for training and personal development.\nEmployee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.What you need to do now \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.\nIf 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.\n\nHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)