Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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!

No agencies please.