Mechanical Technician

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