General Duties / Maintenance Technician
Location: Carrington, Greater Manchester
Contract Duration: 23 February 2026 – 22 August 2026
We are currently recruiting for a General Duties / Maintenance Technician to support a production facility based in Carrington, along with associated sites across the North West.
This role involves a high level of hands-on, practical work and requires flexibility, as travel between sites and occasional out-of-hours support will be expected.
Key Responsibilities
The General Duties / Maintenance Technician will provide general maintenance and support services to ensure production facilities remain safe, compliant, and fully operational. Duties include:
- Supporting the assigned production facility to ensure all general duty activities are completed
- Carrying out routine housekeeping and preventative maintenance in line with the GD work duties schedule
- Supporting corrective maintenance activities in response to plant and equipment breakdowns
- Ensuring all facilities are maintained in a safe and serviceable condition to meet performance targets
- Ensuring compliance with site statutory requirements, mechanical integrity standards, and preventative maintenance programmes
- Working closely with the Mechanical Maintenance team to support spares and consumables inventory management
- Overseeing LOLER and PUWER inspections on site
- Adhering to all health and safety standards at all times
- Responding to requests to attend other locations during both normal and non-standard working hours, as required
Maintenance Technician Requirements
Essential:
- Full, clean UK driving licence (travel across the North West required)
- Forklift Truck (FLT) licence
- Experience working on industrial or plant sites
- Industrial or plant maintenance experience
Desirable Certifications:
- IPAF (including ladder inspections)
- Telehandler licence
Education:
- GCSE Maths, English and Science at grade C or above, or equivalent relevant experience
Maintenance Technician - Skills & Attributes:
- Strong interpersonal and team-working skills
- Able to work independently and remotely
- Self-motivated with the ability to work at pace and under pressure
- Flexible and reliable, with the ability to respond to out-of-hours requirements
Additional Information
- Overtime is likely to be available
- Flexibility around start and finish times can be considered