Shift Mechanical Maintenance TechnicianCockermouth
Rotating Shift Pattern 6;00- 14;00 Monday to Friday, 14;00 23;00 Monday to Thursday
About James WalkerJames Walker is part of the James Walker Group of Companies, who are a successful global Industrial organisation supplying high performance sealing products and solutions. With state-of-the-art material technology skills, the James Walker Strategic Business Unit (SBU) of the James Walker Group specialises in the provision of sealing solutions (elastomers, polymers, composites, engineering plastics, high nickel alloys).
Our worldwide group of companies has operations, sales and service entities across Europe, Middle East, India, Australia, New Zealand, SE Asia, South Africa and North and South America
Your RoleThe Shift Mechanical Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and effective operation of mechanical systems and production plant during shift operation.
The postholder will carry out independent mechanical fault finding, diagnosis, and repair across a wide range of plant and equipment, responding to breakdowns, executing planned maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement of mechanical reliability.
The role operates under the site Mechanical Safety Rules and Permit-to-Work system, with technical and statutory accountability escalating to the Site Mechanical Engineer (MDH / SAP). Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a primary mechanical responder to plant breakdowns during shift.
Independently diagnose and rectify mechanical faults across:
oRotating equipment and drives
oBearings, gearboxes, and couplings
oHydraulic and pneumatic systems
oPresses, mixers, extruders, and production machinery
Restore plant to service safely and efficiently following failures.
Mechanical Diagnostics and Investigation on manufacturing equipment
Planned & Preventative Maintenance
Carry out mechanical Safety & Compliance work strictly in accordance with mechanical Safety Rules, permit-to-Work (PTW) and isolation systems, along with site risk assessments and method statements
Accurately record work completed within the CMMS.
Complete breakdown reports and contribute to failure investigations.
Provide technical guidance to mechanical Craftsperson, Apprentices and junior staff
About you
Preferred Skill & Experience
Call-out rota participation
Exposure to TPM or reliability improvement activities
Experience supporting commissioning or plant modifications
Essential Skill & Experience
Industrial / manufacturing mechanical maintenance experience
Independent or team breakdown fault finding on production plant
Preferred Qualifications
ONC / HNC in Mechanical Engineering
Hydraulics and pneumatics training
Lifting equipment (LOLER training) or pressure systems awareness (BOAS / BOMSA)
Essential Qualifications
Time-served mechanical apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ / equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
Closing date 11/09/2026
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