Mechanical Technician

Salary: £33.54 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 40 per week Contract: 6‑month rolling (18 months’ worth of work) Shifts: Earlies & Lates Location: Chester

About the Role

If you thrive as a Mechanical Technician on momentum, precision, and engineering that actually makes an impact, this is where you belong. As a Mechanical Technician, you’ll be diving into hands‑on maintenance, fault‑finding, and real mechanical challenges that keep the UK’s modern fleet moving.

We’re not just looking at traditional rail backgrounds, we want Mechanical Technicians from Automotive, HGV/Plant, Forces engineering, and Aviation who are ready to transfer their expertise into a sector that’s booming, evolving, and packed with opportunity.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Carrying out mechanical maintenance in line with technical instructions and procedures. Completing mechanical repairs and reliability-based maintenance activities. Reporting progress and issues to Team Leaders and Production Managers. Adapting to changing shift patterns and operational requirements. What You’ll Need:

Strong mechanical maintenance skills. Previous rail experience is preferred, but candidates from automotive, plant/HGV, aviation, or military engineering are highly encouraged to apply. Experience completing mechanical repairs and planned preventative maintenance. Level 3 qualification...