Mechanical Technician - 3-Month Contract - Chemical Plant
Location: Tameside area, East Manchester
Rate: £41,500 pa pro-rata, or £20 per hour (all hours) - PAYE
Hours: 40 hours per week, Days
Contract: 3-month initial assignment - Potential to go permanent for the right candidate! (happy to discuss other benefits associated with perm role)

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist chemical manufacturing company who produce a wide range of products and solutions for multiple industries, including food, packaging, automotive and more….

They are seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician with proven industry expertise in chemical or in a similar process manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be skilled in the repair and maintenance of plant mechanical systems, and ideally blending equipment, and batch processing machinery, with a strong track record in process improvements, preventative/predictive maintenance, and health & safety excellence.

What's in it for you?

* Competitive hourly rate of £20.00 (all hours) on a PAYE basis

* Secure 3-month contract with the possibility of a permanent role

* Day shift - excellent work-life balance

* Opportunity to work with a respected, innovative chemical manufacturer

Key Responsibilities

* Maintain and repair plant and machinery to a high professional standard

* Diagnose and resolve maintenance issues, implementing effective solutions

* Maintain the planned maintenance system and CMMS records

* Organise and prioritise engineering workload in line with operational needs

* Co-ordinate maintenance activities with plant supervisors to meet deadlines

* Control and maintain spare parts stock levels, ordering replacements as required

* Support continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and process efficiency projects

* Report daily to the Engineering Manager on workload and any operational issues

* Maintain a clean and safe working environment

* Always prioritise health & safety in all tasks

About You

* Proven mechanical maintenance experience within the chemical, adhesives or similar process manufacturing industry

* Skilled in repairs and servicing of plant mechanical systems and machinery, blending & batch processing equipment

* Strong knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance strategies

* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a proactive, hands-on role

* Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and health & safety compliance

Interested?
Apply today to join a forward-thinking chemical manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation and quality