Job Introduction
Are you an experienced Mechanical Technician ready to step into a high-performing, fast-paced manufacturing environment where your skills can make a real difference?
At Crown, we’re not just producing cans—we’re creating world-class products with precision, innovation, and pride. With over 130 years of global success, 179 plants across 39 countries, and a reputation for operational excellence, we offer the stability of a global leader combined with the energy of a growing, cutting-edge site.
Our Peterborough facility is a standout success story, recognised internally as “Overall Best Plant in EMEA” within just three years of opening. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for talented Mechanical Technicians to play a key role in our next phase of growth.
Main Responsibility
Production
- Ensure the efficient operation of production machinery
- Inspect and measure product on a sampling basis at a frequency determined by quality assurance procedures
- Record the results of all quality checks, highlight out-of-standard results and report to PQA/Shift Manager as required
- Maintain quality standards by making the necessary adjustments and modifications to machinery
- Maintain a supply of raw materials and inspect incoming material for defects or poor quality
- By continued observation, locate, rectify, and record line stoppages and machine breakdowns
- Identify and implement improvement opportunities that impact safety, spoilage, production, quality, and efficiency
Maintenance, Repairs and Changeovers
- Identify and analyse faults causing machine failure or below optimum performance, and effect adjustments / tooling changes / repairs
- Assist in the development / improvement of the planned maintenance programme
- Complete planned maintenance activities as per schedule
- Conduct checks to maintain machine lubrication levels and make any necessary adjustments, if needed
- Identify and procure spare parts as required
- Effect improvements to the performance of the equipment on an ongoing basis, with a view to increasing output, improving quality, and reducing spoilage
Safety
- Follow safe working practices as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act, PUWER and Power Press Regulations
- Ensure high standards of safety in the area via conducting regular safety checks of machinery and actioning repairs / improvements to guarding, and so on
- Ensure good standards of housekeeping by regular cleaning of machinery and floor. Also, disposing of scrap when required
Training
- Support on-the-job training for new starters, apprentices, and colleagues
Administration
- Maintain record and report the current condition of the line and product in the following:
- Line logbooks and electronic system
- Maintenance check sheets
- Alpha-log
- Safety observation cards
- NWA (electronic quality system)
- Communicate development and improvements to increase efficiency
Additional Duties
- Assist in trials, installation and commissioning of equipment as directed by immediate Manager
- Work flexibly in any work area as far as safety and capability allows
Required Education and Qualifications
- Level 3 mechanical apprenticeship or NVQ (motor vehicle, HGV or similar)
Required Experience, Skills and Competencies
- Experience using workshop machinery and measuring equipment (lathe, milling, welding, cutting etc.)
- Commitment to Health and Safety
- A ‘can-do’ attitude
- A drive for continuous improvement
Beneficial Knowledge and Experience
- Relevant experience in maintaining can-making equipment
Critical Success Factors
- Operational performance of the line
- Timely completion of maintenance activity
- Implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll be a hands-on engineer with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering high standards of safety and quality. You’ll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
A Level 3 Mechanical Apprenticeship or NVQ (or equivalent) is essential, along with experience working with production machinery and equipment.
Package Description
Role – Skilled Mechanical Technician
Location – Peterborough
Contract Type – Permanent
Working Pattern – Shift-based, site-based role (4 on 4 off)
Salary – £51,486 (inclusive of shift allowance)
Start Date – ASAP
What’s on Offer
- Salary of £51,486 inclusive of shift allowance
- Pension scheme and healthcare benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Structured shift pattern providing consistency and balance
- Opportunities to work with industry-leading machinery and technology
- Clear progression pathways within a global organisation
About the Company
At Crown Peterborough, we invest in our people because we know they drive our success. In just three years, around 20% of our team has been promoted, and many others have been supported through apprenticeships in areas like Mechatronics, HR, Continuous Improvement, and Leadership.
You’ll be joining a business that genuinely lives its values—where high performance is recognised, development is supported, and teamwork is at the core of everything we do.
If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you want to be part of a team that’s setting the standard in manufacturing and building something exceptional—this could be your next move!!!