Maintenance/Workshop Technician

Role: Maintenance & Workshop Technician Location: Bolton Type: Permanent Hours: Days, Monday-Friday Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum depending on experience

HRGO Recruitment are recruiting for a Maintenance & Workshop Technician to join a well-established manufacturing business in Bolton.

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to a mechanically minded individual who enjoys fault-finding, repairing equipment, working with tools, and supporting workshop operations. You'll be responsible for maintaining production equipment, carrying out general site maintenance, assisting with fabrication and assembly work, and providing support across warehouse and production areas when required.

The Role

Maintenance & Equipment Support

Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on production equipment

Service and maintain welders, compressors, band saws and workshop machinery

Perform machine adjustments, set-ups and basic fault-finding

Maintain welding and grinding extraction systems

Support planned preventative maintenance activities

Undertake general building and facilities maintenance

Liaise with contractors during servicing and inspection activities

Workshop & Production Support

Assist with assembly, fabrication and installation of components

Carry out drilling, tapping, soldering and light fabrication work

Support product testing and quality checks

Assist with workshop layout changes and machinery relocation

Pack, palletise and prepare products for dispatch

Warehouse & Stock Control

Support goods in and goods out operations

Load and unload deliveries safely

Assist with stock control and consumables management

Support annual and periodic stock takes

Ensure materials are stored correctly and work areas remain organised

The Candidate

Previous mechanical maintenance or engineering experience

Comfortable using hand and power tools

Experience working with workshop machinery and equipment

Practical approach to fault-finding and problem-solving

Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment

Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload

Forklift Truck licence would be advantageous but is not essential

Experience with soldering, fabrication or assembly work would be beneficial

Experience with Pro Spot equipment would be highly advantageous

For further information, please contact Sophie on (phone number removed) or email