1,433 Mechanical Repairs jobs in the United Kingdom
Craftworker Mechanical (Rotating Equipment Repair)

Posted 13 days ago
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**Location -** Dalry
**Job model -** On Site
We have a permanent vacancy for a Mechanical Craftworker within the Operational Support Department working dayshift.
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
**Your key responsibilities**
- Responsibility for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of rotating equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, fans & rotary valves.
- Perform detailed inspections, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of rotating equipment failure onsite.
- Understanding the scope and safety issues relating to allocated work.
- Carrying out defined work in accordance with SHEQ requirements.
- Recording relevant job history.
- Entering an accurate time recording for the job.
**We offer**
- Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
- Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
- Being a part of an agile local team at the site
- Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
- Opportunity to build a career in a company supplying sustainable products.
- Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.
- Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.
- Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.
**You bring**
- Successful candidates will be expected to be a time served fitter with an HNC/SVQL3/City and Guilds or already have an NC and be progressing towards an HNC.
- Candidates will have at least 2 years' experience in a chemical processing environment.
- Candidates should have a track record of improving technical competence in their own area of discipline with fault finding and manual skills.
- Other essential behaviors are good communication, flexible approach, self-starter and team player.
**About dsm-firmenich**
At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations - we go beyond them.
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions - every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.
And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They're essential to our future.
Because real progress only happens when we **go beyond, together.**
**Our application process**
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal ( belonging and equal opportunity statement**
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work - and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds - no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to
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Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Posted 1 day ago
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Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Warwick
30,000 - 35,000 + Training + Company Pension + Bonus
Excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Technician from a mechanical background looking for a training and development opportunities with a well-established company working a four day working week.
Do you have experience in maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment? Are you looking for training on their specialist equipment the opportunity to progress into senior roles?
This company have been established for 80 years and specialise in the manufacture of a wide range of sheet metal products for a wide range of applications across almost every sector across the globe. The business is family owned and is renowned for the quality of its products and looking after staff by introducing a number of initiatives.
In this role you will be charged with the maintenance, service and repair of various equipment throughout the business. You will be working as part of an established team and be trained on their equipment as well as training on the maintenance and setting of tools. This role will also include aspects of setting and operating machines when required. This role will be working a four day working week Monday to Thursday 38 hours a week.
The Role:
- Maintenance, service and repair of a range of manufacturing equipment
- Receiving specialist training on a range of manual and automated equipment
- Working a four day working week Monday to Thursday
The Person:
- Maintenance Technician with a mechanical background and mindset
- Looking for training on a range of specialist machinery
- Looking to work for a well established company who value looking after their employees
Reference: BBBH(phone number removed)
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Adam Peters at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Posted 2 days ago
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Mechanical Maintenance Technician
- Location: Fawley
- Job Type: Full-time - 37.5 hours per week
Reed Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join our Clients Maintenance team based at Fawley. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a company that values growth, sustainability, and a safety-focused culture. They offer a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package starting from day one of employment.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Conduct repair, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems, including rotating mechanical components such as gearboxes, mixers, and various types of pumps.
- Provide detailed Preventative Maintenance (PM) Reports for integration into our Computerised Maintenance System.
- Ensure all tasks are performed safely and effectively, adhering to appropriate legislation and company procedures. Assist in developing Task Risk Assessments and Method Statements as needed.
- Collaborate with team members to diagnose faults, monitor the performance of mechanical equipment, and identify improvement opportunities.
- Manage the availability of spare mechanical components, coordinate the procurement of spare parts, and oversee materials through the Workshop.
- Participate in both planned and reactive maintenance activities on a batch chemical processing site, supporting the maintenance team as needed and developing skills to enhance overall maintenance service delivery.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Completed an appropriate mechanical fitter apprenticeship or similar qualification.
- Proven experience in the repair, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems.
- Basic IT skills.
- Ability to work at heights or within confined spaces (training provided).
- This role is based on a chemical manufacturing plant, requiring adherence to strict safety protocols.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, and air operated pumps.
- Welding qualifications for stainless steel and carbon steel pipework fabrication.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package available from the first day of employment.
- Opportunities for career development in a company passionate about growth and employee empowerment.
- Work in a company that values sustainability and a safety-focused culture.
To apply for the Mechanical Technician position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Posted 3 days ago
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Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Contract type : Full-time
About Us
Kronospan is the world leading manufacturer of wood panel boards. At Kronospan, we pride ourselves on delivering “Wood Perfected” and have invested in innovation since 1897 and no more so than now. Over the last three years, we have invested £300m at our production facility in Chirk, North Wales and we have an additional £00m investment planned for the next couple of years.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Kronospan has exciting opportunities for Mechanical Maintenance Technicians to join our rapidly growing engineering team based in Chirk, North Wales.
These are full-time, permanent positions offering earning up to 8,000+ including shift allowance, overtime and bonus.
Kronospan can also offer Relocation Assistance (up to 000) along with Home Office Employer Sponsorship and Financial Support towards VISA applications.
Day Mechanical Technician Hours : 08:00 – 16:30 (5 days; Monday to Friday) or you can choose to work 07:00 – 17:00 (4 days between Monday to Friday).
Shift Mechanical Technician Hours : Full Continental 4 on 4 off (06:00 – 18:00 & 18:00 – 06:00).
The Role:
- Providing front line maintenance support to a specific area of our industry leading plant.
- Drive continuous improvement projects.
- Bring fresh ideas – could we be doing this better
- Heavy involvement in planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance.
Requirements
The candidate:
- Experienced in manufacturing maintenance.
- You will be educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
- A ‘Hands-on' individual – you will also be positive, with a ‘can-do' approach to your work.
- This is an ideal opportunity for ambitious, resilient and driven individuals to progress your career in a successful, multi-national organization.
What We Offer
Just some of what we are able to offer includes:
- Expected earnings between £42,000 & £58,00
- Exciting and challenging work.
- Continued training, support and career development.
- The opportunity to work with and learn from industry leading people who are committed to technical excellence.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Posted 6 days ago
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Mechanical Maintenance Technician
30,000 - 35,000 + 33 days Holiday + Private healthcare + EAP + Overtime
Bristol
A fantastic opportunity has just arisen for a mechanically minded individual to join a well regarded company with multiple sites, covering multiple cleanrooms in a high tech environment.
The Role:
- Rotate duties across four cleanroom facilities to ensure consistent standards are maintained.
Undertake scheduled upkeep, including the cleaning and replacement of filters, tubing, and related parts.
Keep accurate maintenance logs, inspection records, and cleaning documentation.
Adhere strictly to all safety, hygiene, and operational procedures.
Clean equipment, fixtures, and surrounding areas (such as floors and doors) using approved materials and methods.
Monitor and replenish essential supplies, tools, and PPE to support continuous operation.
The Candidate:
- Diploma or equilivant in Mechanical Engineering - Desirable
- Experienced working within a vacuum or cleanroom environment.
- Ideally have experience with Gas chambers.
- Familiar with ISO standards and other relevant legs for a cleanroom environment.
The Benefits:
- 25 days + Bank Holidays
- Private healthcare
- Share incentive scheme
- Work life balance
- EAP
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Posted 6 days ago
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Location: Cheshire - Winsford (CW7)
Hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 15:45
Salary: 42,000 + Overtime & On-Call Payments
Contract: Permanent
We are proud to be working in partnership with a long-established and highly respected industrial manufacturing business in the Winsford area to recruit an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician with a strong mechanical background.
This is a hands-on, site-based role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys a mix of planned maintenance and responding to breakdowns to keep operations running smoothly.
As the Mechanical Maintenance Technician your duties will be;
- Reacting to mechanical breakdowns across a busy manufacturing site
- Conducting routine planned preventative maintenance (PPMs)
- Replacing bearings, gland packing, belt and chain drives
- Assisting with equipment installation and upgrades
- Ensuring safe and compliant working practices at all times
The successful Mechanical Maintenance Technician will hold the following;
- Proven maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems and components
- Ability to work independently and troubleshoot under pressure.
- A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent team player
Pay & Benefits:
- Standard hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 15:45
- Excellent overtime rates available:
- Weekday overtime paid at 1.5x
- Weekend overtime paid at 1.75x
- Standby/on-call payments available for both weekday and occasional weekend cover
- Disturbance fees and minimum callout hours paid if called in.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Posted 7 days ago
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Location: London Salary: Circa. 50k per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Mechanical Bias Maintenance Technician to join an in-house facilities management team in London. This is a crucial role for a professional with a strong mechanical background who is committed to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all building services.
This is a static role with a core Monday to Friday schedule. However, the correct candidate must be adaptable and available to cover the shift team during periods of sickness or annual leave, which may include nights and weekends on the odd occassion.
Key Responsibilities
PPMs & Reactive Maintenance: You will be responsible for both planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive repairs on a wide range of essential mechanical plant and equipment.
HVAC Systems: You must be proficient in the service and maintenance of HVAC systems, including AHUs (Air Handling Units) and FCUs (Fan Coil Units). This involves tasks like filter changes, belt tensioning, and motor lubrication.
Chillers & Cooling Towers: Conduct routine maintenance and inspections on chiller units and cooling towers to ensure they are operating at peak efficiency.
Data Rooms: Be competent in maintaining cooling and ventilation systems within critical data rooms to ensure servers and equipment remain at a stable temperature.
Pumps: Service and maintain a variety of pumps (heating, chilled, and booster) and associated pipework.
General Building Services: Carry out a wide range of general building services and fabric maintenance, including basic plumbing, minor electrical fault-finding, and general repairs.
Compliance: Adhere strictly to all health and safety regulations and site-specific policies, ensuring all work is carried out to the highest standard.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of all maintenance activities and inspections on a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Candidate Profile
A formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) is essential.
- F-Gas Certificate (desirable)
You must have proven experience in a similar maintenance role, with proficiency in maintaining the systems listed above.
You should be a proactive problem-solver with exceptional fault-finding skills.
A flexible attitude and the ability to work occasional nights and weekends for shift cover is a must.
You must be an excellent communicator, capable of liaising professionally with colleagues and other contractors.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Posted 9 days ago
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What's in it for you?
FOUR DAY WEEK - Excellent Work-Life Balance:
Enjoy most Fridays and every weekend off as standard. Optional overtime is available.
Supportive Team Culture:
Work alongside a small, close-knit team of engineers where your ideas and efforts will be noticed, appreciated, and rewarded.
Earn More:
Benefit from twice-yearly bonuses and enhanced overtime rates, allowing you to increase your earnings when it suits you.
Career Stability:
Join a business with a secure future, backed by a major new contract and the support of a global corporation. Enjoy the stability of a company with strong UK roots and a family atmosphere.
What's On Offer - Salary & Benefits
- Hourly Rate: 20.50 - 22.90 per hour, plus 71 per week flexible working allowance (equivalent to 43,667 - 48,357 per year, inclusive of the flexible working allowance).
- Plenty of Overtime: Overtime paid at enhanced rates, with flexible on-call requirements that can often be handled remotely.
- Generous Benefits: Company pension, 150 hours of holiday plus bank holidays, and the potential for two annual bonuses.
- Convenient Hours: Standard 37.5-hour week, typically Monday to Thursday.
Your Role
As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will:
- Keep production running smoothly by minimising downtime and delivering effective solutions.
- Upgrade and modify equipment to boost performance and reliability.
- Lead and support project installations, working closely with management on new initiatives and continuous improvement.
- Help refine and improve the Preventive Maintenance Programme (PPM).
- Identify and resolve issues at source, implementing long-term solutions.
What You'll Need
- NVQ Level 3 or above in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
- Previous experience as a mechanical maintenance technician, mechanical fitter, mechanical maintenance engineer, etc.
- Hands-on experience with pumps, valves, and ideally regulators.
About the Company
Become part of a team of around 20 people in a business with a bright future. With recent investment and a major contract secured, this is an ideal time to join. The company combines the security and opportunities of a global group with the personal touch of a family-run operation.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're seeking a mechanical maintenance role where you can make an impact, enjoy genuine work-life balance, and develop your career, we want to hear from you. Apply now to start your next chapter as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Maintenance Technician.
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Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Posted 10 days ago
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Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Location: Loughborough
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 07:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 07:00 to 13:00 Friday
Salary: Up to 40k
Our Engineering client, based in Loughborough is recruiting for an experience Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their team, on a permanent basis.
Job Summary:
Responsible for overseeing and performing advanced maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting tasks to ensure that equipment, machinery, and systems operate effectively and efficiently in the manufacturing and commercial environment. This role also involves leading and mentoring apprentices and maintenance technicians while assisting with planning and executing maintenance programs, breakdown, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and other technical issues, as well as performing preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
Key Responsibilities:
* Stand-in for Lead Technician/ Chargehand when they are not on site.
* Mentor apprentices and new starters to the department.
* Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
* Perform repairs on a wide range of equipment, including Vacuum plants, Oil processing equipment, FLTs, Compressed air systems, Lighting and production machinery.
* Conduct emergency repairs to minimise production downtime.
* Execute routine maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance of equipment and legal compliance.
* Inspect equipment and systems regularly for signs of wear or malfunction.
* Maintain detailed maintenance records and logs using Idhammar database.
* Install new equipment and systems according to technical manuals and safety guidelines.
* Assist with upgrading or retrofitting existing equipment to improve performance or meet new operational needs.
* Provide technical assistance and training to operators and other staff.
* Collaborate with engineers and other professionals to optimise equipment performance
* Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to company policies and safety regulations.
* Perform risk assessments and ensure the safe operation of equipment during maintenance.
* Report and address potential safety hazards using companies SIO reporting system.
* All employees have a legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and to observe and follow the relevant systems, rules and methods of working
* Ensure all data protection activities of personal and special category data; pertaining to current employees, customers, and all other external stakeholders, are done so in line with the company's data Protection Policy.
* The job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive and you may be required to undertake various duties as may reasonably be required of you by the Company
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills:
Qualifications:
* Mechanical apprenticeship
* NVQ3, ONC or City & Guilds qualification
* Proven track record in a similar role
* HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
Skills:
* Strong guidance and mentoring skills.
* Effective communication
* Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude under pressure.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and allocate resources efficiently.
* Attention to detail
* Drive to continually improve quality
* Flexible and willing to adapt
* This is a challenging and important role requiring a high degree of technical competence with a corresponding level of self-sufficiency and resourcefulness
Experience:
* A minimum of four year's experience required in Mechanical maintenance role
* Able to work with company's rules and guidance notes on health and safety, including operation of safe systems of work in relation to high voltage and medium voltage electrical systems and work in a heavy industrial environment.
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Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Posted 13 days ago
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Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Shifts)
Reporting to the Shift Manager
Based in Teesside
Salary: Negotiable - Whilst all salaries are graded, Sembcorp are keen to attract, retain and develop the highest calibre of colleague. Also, the company offer a market leading benefits package and annual bonus.
Position Overview:
Shift maintenance technicians work as a part of a 4-person shift maintenance team whose purpose is identifying and executing fixes for emergent defects, or, in the case of tasks that are outside the capability of shift maintenance, stabilising defects with shift operations and starting preparation for day maintenance or contractors to complete the work. The team will also complete planned maintenance tasks when they are not required to respond to emergent defects. As the role covers out of hours and weekend working, the role holder must be self-motivated and have the ability to undertake their responsibilities with a high level of autonomy. They need to be able to act independently and quickly to effectively deal with reactive issues and planned work to the highest safety and quality standards. The role reports to the shift maintenance lead hand.
Responsibilities:
Safety
- Drive a culture of safety first and ensure adherence to safe systems of work at all times.
- Promote a culture which supports team working across the department and adjacent functions.
- Always work according to an approved method statement and risk assessment and stop work if they have any concerns over safety.
- Develop, create and approve task specific RAMS.
- Support Lead Hand to ensure compliance with regard to Safe Operating Procedures and Sembcorp Management Procedures.
- Adhere to Safe Operating Procedures and Sembcorp Management Procedures at all times.
Shift maintenance execution.
- Lead reactive breakdown diagnosis and repair.
- Identification and specification of maintenance work orders for reactive breakdowns.
- Source technical information as required to specify work.
- Identify and source the required spare parts from both internal stores and external vendors to complete repairs.
- Raise purchase requisitions for external services/parts/materials as required in line with SEUK purchasing policies and procedures.
- Proactively undertake planned preventative maintenance activities as per maintenance schedules, when not working on reactive breakdown tasks.
- Demonstrate an in depth understanding of all Plant equipment and processes.
- Take the lead in defect elimination.
- Take a leading role with regard to the upkeep of the maintenance workshops, Plant and storage areas adhering to the 5S methodology.
- Provide regular updates to Lead Hand/Shift Manager on status of ongoing maintenance activities.
- Proficient with the computerised maintenance management system and maintenance of work records.
Other
- Manage contractors on all scales of maintenance activities on shifts as required.
- Generating and implementing continuous improvement ideas.
- Lead on project work as requested, including installation and commissioning of new equipment, machine modifications, improvement works, etc.
- Role model to less experienced team members and act as coach and mentor.
- Required to stand in for Team Leader and/or Planner when required.
- Any other maintenance related tasks to support business requirements
Requirements:
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent (Trade Specific)
- IOSH Working Safely
- HNC (Desirable)
For more information on this opportunity please contact at retained recruitment partner Aidan Antoniou at Imperial Recruitment Group