Maintenance Technician 
Location: Liverpool (Port Environment)
Salary: £42,000 + Overtime
Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity
An established and well-respected organisation operating within a busy industrial and port environment is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join its growing engineering team.

This role plays a key part in ensuring the reliability and performance of heavy mobile plant and operational machinery, supporting business-critical operations on site. Offers a fantastic work culture and plenty of future opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repair, and overhaul work on heavy mobile plant
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, and diesel-related faults
• Strip down and rebuild machinery components
• Interpret and work from technical drawings and manuals
• Maintain accurate records using digital systems and tablets
• Support operational efficiency by minimising equipment downtime

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in a similar maintenance or engineering role
• Strong understanding of:
  • Hydraulics
  • Mechanical systems
  • Diesel engines
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
• IT literate and comfortable using digital tools
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience

• Fault finding at component level (hydraulics)
• Knowledge of 3-phase electrics
• Experience with lathes, milling machines or other workshop equipment
• Background in heavy industry, recycling or port operations

Working Environment

• Busy, hands-on operational site
• Established team with strong technical knowledge
• Supportive environment with structured onboarding and mentoring
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and improve processes

This role would suit someone confident, proactive and comfortable working as part of a close-knit team in a demanding but rewarding environment.

Package & Benefits

• Basic salary of approximately £42,000 (based on £18.80 per hour)
• Overtime available (not guaranteed)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme (auto-enrolment after 3 months)
• Health cash plan following probation
• Fully funded travel and accommodation if required for other UK sites

Additional Information

• Based full-time on site in Liverpool
• Participation in an on-call rota during peak operational periods
• Potential future travel to other UK locations as required

Why Apply
This is an opportunity to join a stable, growing business where engineering is central to operations. The role offers long-term prospects, exposure to a wide range of machinery, and the chance to be part of a team that values reliability, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

Next Steps
If you are an experienced maintenance technician looking for a new challenge within a dynamic industrial environment, please apply or get in touch to discuss further.