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Mechanical Technician

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 47,000 - 54,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Shotton

Expire in: 16 hours

Job Description

Mechanical Technicians – Build Something Groundbreaking
 Shotton Mill Limited | Day Roles Available
   
 This isn’t just another maintenance role.
 This is your chance to be part of one of the UK’s most ambitious and advanced manufacturing projects.
   
 In partnership with Shotton Mill Limited, Mechspan is looking for Mechanical Technicians to join a growing engineering team at a pivotal moment—the commissioning of state-of-the-art Valmet paper machines and a cutting-edge production facility.
   
 If you’re driven by challenge, innovation, and the chance to help shape a facility from the ground up, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
   
 Why This Role Stands Out
  
Work on brand-new, industry-leading technology 
Be part of a major UK manufacturing transformation 
Join a business with ambitious growth plans and long-term investment 
Play a hands-on role in bringing complex systems to life    
 You won’t just maintain equipment—you’ll help build, improve, and optimise a world-class operation.
   
 What You’ll Be Doing
 You’ll take a key role in supporting and developing critical plant systems across:
  
Container Board (cardboard)- new machine 
Tissue production – new machine 
50Mw – New CHP plant 
Biofuel power generation 
Waste wood processing 
Effluent & Water treatment 
Recycling facilities and supporting infrastructure     
 Day to day, you’ll:
  
Responding to plant breakdowns with the Mechanical team, methodically diagnosing faults to ensure the equipment is running again in a timely manner 
Diagnose faults and drive a continuous improvement strategy 
Support commissioning of major projects  
Deliver planned maintenance and preventative maintenance. 
Help shape procedures, standards, and documentation     
   
 This is a role where your expertise truly makes an impact.
   
 What We’re Looking For
 We’re looking for engineers who are:
  
Technically strong, with a completed apprenticeship andideally HNC (or equivalent) 
Mechanical hands-on experience withPumps, Gearboxes, Screens, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Rolls, Steam etc 
Able to strip and service and accurately set up mechanical equipment in the field or workshop using appropriate specialist tools such as :- 
Laser alignment, bearing pulling equipment, thermal heaters, hydraulic pullers, presses, feeler gauges 
Experience of workshop equipment such as radial arm drills, lathes, millers, welding equipment, hose crimpers, pipe threaders. 
Passionate about solving problems and improving performance.    
 Above all, we’re looking for people who want to grow with the business and be part of something bigger.
   
 What You’ll Get
  
£47,000 – £54,500 depending on your competency/experience 
15% pension contribution (10% employer / 5% employee) 
25 days annual leave (not including Bank Holidays) 
6 additional F days (1/2 day per month) 
Private healthcare access     
 Plus, the opportunity to work on a project that will define the future of the site.
   
 Be Part of It
 Shotton Mill is building one of the most advanced, sustainable manufacturing environments in the UK—and this is your chance to be part of it from the beginning. 
 If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and work on something genuinely exciting, we’d love to hear from you

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