Job Description

Company Description

Polyblend is a leading European manufacturer specializing in Acrylic and PVC plastisol's. With a commitment to continuous product development, the company supplies innovative solutions to international customers in industries such as technical textiles, filtration, dip moulding, and dip coating. Polyblend's product offerings include a diverse range of plastisol additives like Flame Retardants, Blowing Agents, and Colours, as well as comprehensive mixing, blending, and grinding capabilities. Additionally, Polyblend serves as the UK and Ireland distributor for Valtris polymer additives, supporting the PVC plastisol and adjacent chemistry markets.

Role Description

As the sole Maintenance Technician on site, you will provide comprehensive electrical and mechanical maintenance support across the manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for maximising equipment uptime, delivering planned preventative maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and driving continuous improvements in reliability and safety.

This role suits a proactive, hands-on engineer who is comfortable working independently and managing both planned and reactive maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for site maintenance performance, availability, and reliability Deliver and manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules Diagnose, fault-find, and repair mechanical and electrical faults Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimise production downtime Install, modify, and commission machinery and equipment as required Liaise closely with production teams to plan maintenance around operations Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and KPI data Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations Manage contractor activities including permits to work, inductions, and on-site supervision Control inspection, servicing, and calibration schedules in line with statutory requirements Identify improvement opportunities and recommend equipment or process enhancements

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Proven experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role within a manufacturing or industrial environment Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills Ability to work independently as the sole maintenance technician on site Recognised engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, or Multi-Skilled Engineering) Good organisational, communication, and time-management skills Strong understanding of health and safety in an industrial setting

Desirable:

18th Edition Wiring Regulations Experience with PLC-controlled machinery and automation systems Experience managing PPM schedules & KPI metrics Previous experience coordinating or supervising external contractors

Location:

Must be within commuting distance to Widnes

Job Type:

Full-time, following an initial 12-week trial period

Working hours:

Monday to Thursday: 7:30 - 17:00, Friday 07:30 - 11:30

A part-time role can be discussed if preferred

Benefits (After 3-month successful trial)

Holiday:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Salary:

Competitive, based on experience

Pension Plan

Private medical insurance

Bonus Potential

If you're a reliable, self-motivated Maintenance Technician looking for a role with real ownership and responsibility in a manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Application question(s):

Do you hold recognised qualifications in both electrical and mechanical engineering?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person