Job Description:

Maintenance Technician Location: Middlewich
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, Days Only
The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join a highly automated distribution and logistics operation in Middlewich. Working within a fast-paced environment, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and availability of automated equipment and systems critical to site operations.
This is an ideal position for an engineer looking to join a modern facility offering excellent long-term career prospects, ongoing training, and a strong benefits package.
Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across automated equipment and systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system faults.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain operational performance.
• Ensure all installations and equipment are maintained to the highest standard.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver maintenance and improvement activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and quality procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Previous experience in a maintenance engineering role.
• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience working with maintenance planning and preventative maintenance programmes.
• Proactive approach with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within FMCG, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, or highly automated environments.
• Exposure to automated material handling systems, conveyors, or logistics automation.
• Previous experience coaching, mentoring, or training colleagues.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000.
• Monday to Friday days-based working pattern.
• Performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Private medical cover.
• Health and wellbeing programme, including access to GP services.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Genuine career progression within a growing and innovative engineering business.
• Modern working environment with advanced automated technology.

Please note: Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check due to the nature of the site and role.