Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Location: Carrington, Greater Manchester Contract Duration: 23 February 2026 – 22 August 2026 We are currently recruiting for a General Duties / Maintenance Technician to support a production facility based in Carrington, along with associated sites across the North West. This role involves a high level of hands-on, practical work and requires flexibility, as travel between sites and occasional out-of-hours support will be expected. Key Responsibilities The General Duties / Maintenance Technician will provide general maintenance and support services to ensure production facilities remain safe, compliant, and fully operational. Duties include: * Supporting the assigned production facility to ensure all general duty activities are completed * Carrying out routine housekeeping and preventative maintenance in line with the GD work duties schedule * Supporting corrective maintenance activities in response to plant and equipment breakdowns * Ensuring all facilities are maintained in a safe and serviceable condition to meet performance targets * Ensuring compliance with site statutory requirements, mechanical integrity standards, and preventative maintenance programmes * Working closely with the Mechanical Maintenance team to support spares and consumables inventory management * Overseeing LOLER and PUWER inspections on site * Adhering to all health and safety standards at all times * Responding to requests to attend other locations during both normal and non-standard working hours, as required Maintenance Technician Requirements Essential: * Full, clean UK driving licence (travel across the North West required) * Forklift Truck (FLT) licence * Experience working on industrial or plant sites * Industrial or plant maintenance experience Desirable Certifications: * IPAF (including ladder inspections) * Telehandler licence Education: * GCSE Maths, English and Science at grade C or above, or equivalent relevant experience Maintenance Technician - Skills & Attributes: * Strong interpersonal and team-working skills * Able to work independently and remotely * Self-motivated with the ability to work at pace and under pressure * Flexible and reliable, with the ability to respond to out-of-hours requirements Additional Information * Overtime is likely to be available * Flexibility around start and finish times can be considered