Maintenance/Workshop Technician

Maintenance/Workshop Technician

Job Reference: MWT12

Engineering Bolton, Greater Manchester £30000 - £32000 per annum Permanent

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 or email

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