Job type
PermanentLocation
LiverpoolWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ManufacturingIndustry
EngineeringPay
Circa £43,000 + company vehicle
Mechanical Technician
Your new company
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading UK-based port and logistics organisation undergoing significant investment and transformation. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, the company is committed to achieving Net Zero operations by 2040. Success is driven by state-of-the-art infrastructure and a highly skilled workforce.
Your new role
As a Mechanical Technician within the Engineering Team, you will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of heavy plant and equipment. Key responsibilities include:
- Performing proactive and preventative maintenance on mechanical systems such as hydraulic systems, piston and multistage pumps, bridges, dock gates, and other critical infrastructure.
- Troubleshooting and repairing faults to ensure minimal disruption to operations.
- Ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to Health, Safety, Environment, Engineering, and Quality standards.
- Participating in an on-call rota for out-of-hours reactive maintenance (1 week per month) with additional pay.
- Supporting the engineering maintenance plan and inspecting assets within your designated area.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A mechanical engineering apprenticeship background, ideally with experience in heavy industry.
- Hands-on experience with hydraulic equipment, pumps, lock gates, bridges, and PLC systems.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems for fault and defect reporting.
- A strong commitment to health and safety standards.
What you'll get in return
In addition to a competitive salary, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 27 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
- Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension
- Flexible Benefits such as salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, Critical Illness insurance, Gym Membership Scheme, and Retail Vouchers
- Commitment to Learning and Development – over 50,000 hours of training supported last year
- Employee Assistance Programme for physical and mental health support
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.
