Maintenance Technician (Engineering) 2/10 shift

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Engineering Technician Production Environment
**No sponsorship, accommodation or relocation packages offered for this role.**

Leyland / Preston Area
Reporting to: Engineer / Engineering Manager
Shift available: 14:00 22:00, Monday to Friday
Rate of pay: 12.46 per hour
Contract: 12-week temporary to permanent

NW Recruitment Services Ltd are recruiting on behalf of a reputable manufacturing company based in the Leyland/Preston area. The business operates in a fast-moving production environment with high standards across safety, hygiene, efficiency, and quality.

Two Technician roles have become available to support the day-to-day operation of production line machinery. These are 12-week temporary-to-permanent roles with consistent shift patterns.

Role purpose:
To support the efficient operation of production line machinery by assisting with line changeovers, maintaining performance during production, attending breakdowns, and contributing to continuous improvement activities.

Key responsibilities:
• Assist with production line set-ups and changeovers in line with hygiene, quality, and company procedures
• Support Engineers and Hygiene teams to ensure lines are ready for production runs
• Monitor line performance and drive efficiency using production performance boards
• Attend breakdowns and assist with fault finding and troubleshooting
• Carry out routine maintenance checks and basic calibration of tools and equipment
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to meet output targets
• Maintain clean, safe, and tidy work areas following maintenance or changeovers
• Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are followed and records maintained
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve machine performance and line efficiency
• Record parts used and ensure stores and stock records are kept up to date

Skills & attributes:
• Keen to learn and develop within a technical or production environment
• Good working knowledge of hand tools
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Well organised with good time-management skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Additional benefits:
• Death in service (eligible after successfully completing 3 month probationary period). The business will pay out a tax free lump sum payment to employee’s nominated beneficiaries in the event an employee dies whilst employed
• Medicash health cash plan Insurance package providing cashback towards everyday healthcare bills, as well as providing cover towards the unexpected, such as a stay in hospital

If you have recently qualified in Mechanical Engineering at a Level 3 level and have experience in fast moving production environments, this role is a brilliant opportunity to broaden your work experience.