Mechanical Day Technician in Leyland

Leyland

contract, full-time

£26.87 per hour

UK working eligibility only.

Working in Leyland

In Lancashire, Leyland offers roles in heritage attractions and culture‑led visitor economy, healthcare, education and wider public services and public services; short drives to regional industrial estates aid commuting and supply chains. Hiring often spans IT helpdesk, data/admin, marketing assistants and project coordination, warehouse ops, stock control and multi‑drop driving. Ongoing skills programmes and enterprise support for SMEs adds resilience. Parks and local amenities make Leyland a balanced base for work and family life.

About Engineering

Engineering underpins almost every industry, from manufacturing and aerospace to renewable energy and transport. Careers include mechanical, civil, electrical, and software engineering roles. Employers range from global corporations to specialist consultancies and start-ups. The UK engineering sector offers excellent progression, competitive salaries, and opportunities to work on innovative projects. With the push towards green energy and digital transformation, demand for skilled engineers is only set to increase.

MECHANICAL DAY TECHNICIAN - MINIMUM 6 MONTH CONTRACT

£26.87 per hour

Location: Leyland

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm

This is a minimum 6 MONTH CONTRACT position working for a reputable industrial company within the Leyland area. You will work as a Mechanical Day Technician, supporting with reactive and planned maintenance across the site.

There is a potential that this contract may extend further than 6 months.

The Mechanical Day Technician role:

Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across production machinery and site equipment.
Work as part of a skilled maintenance team to deliver reliability improvements.
Support engineering projects, installations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure all work is carried out safely and efficiently, with a focus on minimising downtime.

Requirements for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

Mechanical Bias
Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment (forces backgrounds also considered).
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
Confident working with pumps, conveyors, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
Good organisation and communication skills.
PC literate; IOSH or H&S qualification desirable.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Helen Brown at Pioneer Selection on helen.brown@pioneer-selection.co.uk

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.