Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician – 3-Month Contract – Chemical Plant

Location: Tameside area, East Manchester

Rate: £41,500 pa pro-rata, or £20 per hour (all hours) - PAYE

Hours: 40 hours per week, Days

Contract: 3-month initial assignment – Potential to go permanent for the right candidate! (happy to discuss other benefits associated with perm role)



We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist chemical manufacturing company who produce a wide range of products and solutions for multiple industries, including food, packaging, automotive and more….



They are seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician with proven industry expertise in chemical or in a similar process manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be skilled in the repair and maintenance of plant mechanical systems, and ideally blending equipment, and batch processing machinery, with a strong track record in process improvements, preventative/predictive maintenance, and health & safety excellence.



What’s in it for you?



* Competitive hourly rate of £20.00 (all hours) on a PAYE basis



* Secure 3-month contract with the possibility of a permanent role



* Day shift – excellent work-life balance



* Opportunity to work with a respected, innovative chemical manufacturer



Key Responsibilities



* Maintain and repair plant and machinery to a high professional standard



* Diagnose and resolve maintenance issues, implementing effective solutions



* Maintain the planned maintenance system and CMMS records



* Organise and prioritise engineering workload in line with operational needs



* Co-ordinate maintenance activities with plant supervisors to meet deadlines



* Control and maintain spare parts stock levels, ordering replacements as required



* Support continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and process efficiency projects



* Report daily to the Engineering Manager on workload and any operational issues



* Maintain a clean and safe working environment



* Always prioritise health & safety in all tasks



About You



* Proven mechanical maintenance experience within the chemical, adhesives or similar process manufacturing industry



* Skilled in repairs and servicing of plant mechanical systems and machinery, blending & batch processing equipment



* Strong knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance strategies



* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a proactive, hands-on role



* Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and health & safety compliance



Interested?

Apply today to join a forward-thinking chemical manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation and quality