Mechanical Technician
Posted on Jun 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Biggar, Cumbria, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£37.7k - £38k Annual
Full-Time
Your new company
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join a busy team working at the port authority. This is a day-based role, working Monday to Thursday 8-4 and a 3pm finish on Friday.
Your new role
On joining the busy maintenance team, you will assist with:
Carry out planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, refurbishments and installations to maximise plant and equipment performance.
Respond to breakdowns and emergency situations during normal working hours and on an out‑of‑hours call‑out basis.
Work on a wide range of equipment including dock gate machinery, cranes, vehicles, hydraulics and general infrastructure repairs
Assist Engineering Maintenance Supervisors in identifying future maintenance requirements.
Work alongside external contractors and key suppliers (e.g. UDS, Bay Towage).
Undertake and review risk assessments to facilitate safe maintenance activities.What you'll need to succeed
NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
Proven maintenance experience
Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
Experience working on mechanical plant
Good safety awareness and understanding of risk assessmentsWhat you'll get in return
Starting salary of £37733, regular overtime, 25 + 8 holidays, enhanced pension, sick pay scheme.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join a busy team working at the port authority. This is a day-based role, working Monday to Thursday 8-4 and a 3pm finish on Friday.
Your new role
On joining the busy maintenance team, you will assist with:
Carry out planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, refurbishments and installations to maximise plant and equipment performance.
Respond to breakdowns and emergency situations during normal working hours and on an out‑of‑hours call‑out basis.
Work on a wide range of equipment including dock gate machinery, cranes, vehicles, hydraulics and general infrastructure repairs
Assist Engineering Maintenance Supervisors in identifying future maintenance requirements.
Work alongside external contractors and key suppliers (e.g. UDS, Bay Towage).
Undertake and review risk assessments to facilitate safe maintenance activities.What you'll need to succeed
NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
Proven maintenance experience
Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
Experience working on mechanical plant
Good safety awareness and understanding of risk assessmentsWhat you'll get in return
Starting salary of £37733, regular overtime, 25 + 8 holidays, enhanced pension, sick pay scheme.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Reference: 225241731
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Mechanical Technician
Posted on Jun 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Biggar, Cumbria, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£37.7k - £38k Annual
Full-Time
Your new company
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join a busy team working at the port authority. This is a day-based role, working Monday to Thursday 8-4 and a 3pm finish on Friday.
Your new role
On joining the busy maintenance team, you will assist with:
Carry out planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, refurbishments and installations to maximise plant and equipment performance.
Respond to breakdowns and emergency situations during normal working hours and on an out‑of‑hours call‑out basis.
Work on a wide range of equipment including dock gate machinery, cranes, vehicles, hydraulics and general infrastructure repairs
Assist Engineering Maintenance Supervisors in identifying future maintenance requirements.
Work alongside external contractors and key suppliers (e.g. UDS, Bay Towage).
Undertake and review risk assessments to facilitate safe maintenance activities.What you'll need to succeed
NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
Proven maintenance experience
Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
Experience working on mechanical plant
Good safety awareness and understanding of risk assessmentsWhat you'll get in return
Starting salary of £37733, regular overtime, 25 + 8 holidays, enhanced pension, sick pay scheme.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join a busy team working at the port authority. This is a day-based role, working Monday to Thursday 8-4 and a 3pm finish on Friday.
Your new role
On joining the busy maintenance team, you will assist with:
Carry out planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, refurbishments and installations to maximise plant and equipment performance.
Respond to breakdowns and emergency situations during normal working hours and on an out‑of‑hours call‑out basis.
Work on a wide range of equipment including dock gate machinery, cranes, vehicles, hydraulics and general infrastructure repairs
Assist Engineering Maintenance Supervisors in identifying future maintenance requirements.
Work alongside external contractors and key suppliers (e.g. UDS, Bay Towage).
Undertake and review risk assessments to facilitate safe maintenance activities.What you'll need to succeed
NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
Proven maintenance experience
Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
Experience working on mechanical plant
Good safety awareness and understanding of risk assessmentsWhat you'll get in return
Starting salary of £37733, regular overtime, 25 + 8 holidays, enhanced pension, sick pay scheme.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Reference: 225241731
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