Job type
PermanentLocation
Barrow-In-FurnessWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Mechanical EngineeringIndustry
EngineeringPay
£37733
Mechanical Technician
Your new company
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join a busy team working at the port authority. This is a day-based role, working Monday to Thursday 8–4 and a 3pm finish on Friday.
Your new role
On joining the busy maintenance team, you will assist with:- Carry out planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, refurbishments and installations to maximise plant and equipment performance.
- Respond to breakdowns and emergency situations during normal working hours and on an out‑of‑hours call‑out basis.
- Work on a wide range of equipment including dock gate machinery, cranes, vehicles, hydraulics and general infrastructure repairs
- Assist Engineering Maintenance Supervisors in identifying future maintenance requirements.
- Work alongside external contractors and key suppliers (e.g. UDS, Bay Towage).
- Undertake and review risk assessments to facilitate safe maintenance activities.
What you'll need to succeed
- NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Proven maintenance experience
- Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
- Experience working on mechanical plant
- Good safety awareness and understanding of risk assessments
What you'll get in return
Starting salary of £37733, regular overtime, 25 + 8 holidays, enhanced pension, sick pay scheme.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If 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.