Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
Location : Manchester, M31 4QN
Salary : £43,102.17 per annum + Uplift of £3,937.38 when training matrix met
Contract : Full-time, Permanent
Benefits: Free onsite parking, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Home & Tech Scheme, Costco discounts on memberships, Free teas and coffee, Free Flu Vaccinations, Subsidised onsite restaurant and Overtime rates: Weekdays: 1.75 x hourly rate, Weekends: 2 x hourly rate, Bank Holiday*: 2 x hourly rate, Special Holiday**: 3 x hourly rate
SAICA Paper is part of the SAICA Group, one of Europe's leading manufacturers of recycled paper and corrugated packaging.
The business is focused on the efficient and sustainable production of paper from recovered fibre, supporting circular economy principles and responsible manufacturing.
Operating within a highly regulated industrial environment, SAICA Paper combines large-scale production capability with a strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
We're now recruiting for a skilled and proactive Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our maintenance team!
In this role, you'll play a vital part in maximising equipment reliability and performance across site.
Working with modern maintenance practices and systems, you'll be responsible for both preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring minimal downtime and supporting continuous improvement across operations.
This is a hands-on, varied role within a fast-paced industrial environment, offering the opportunity to make a real impact on asset performance and operational efficiency.
As our Mechanical Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for:
Carrying out preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance across plant and site equipment
Supporting planned shutdowns and complete maintenance activities to agreed schedules
Diagnosing faults and support troubleshooting activities alongside engineering and production teams
Ensuring all maintenance work is completed to a high standard, in line with safety, quality and environmental requirements
Accurately recording maintenance activity within the CMMS (e.g. Maximo)
Identifying recurring faults and contribute to long-term reliability and performance improvements
Maintaining and improving lubrication and greasing programmes across site
Carrying out oil sampling, basic analysis and condition monitoring activities
Identifying abnormal equipment conditions and take appropriate corrective action
Supporting ongoing equipment health checks and reliability initiatives
Promoting high standards of health and safety across all maintenance activities
Ensuring compliance with site procedures, legislative requirements and company policies
Contributing to audits, investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
About You
You're a hands-on mechanical professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and keeping operations running smoothly.
Essential Skills & Experience
Time-served Mechanical apprenticeship (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent)
Minimum 5 years' experience in a mechanical maintenance environment
Strong knowledge of modern maintenance techniques
Experience using CMMS systems (e.g. Maximo)
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
Good understanding of Health & Safety practices
It would be great if you had:
Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
Experience within manufacturing or heavy industry
SAP experience
IOSH / NEBOSH qualification
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, please click on APPLY today! xwzovoh
No agencies please.