Located in the heart of the stunning Lake District, James Cropper has been pioneering paper and advanced packaging solutions for over 180 years. Today, we continue to blend heritage with innovation — and we’re looking for a Maintenance Assistant to help power our operations forward.
About the Role
As a Maintenance Assistant, you’ll play a key part in supporting our Engineering team to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same — from planned maintenance to responding to breakdowns, you’ll help keep our site running at its best.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Supporting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and day-to-day engineering activities
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Assisting engineers and craftspeople across a range of maintenance tasks
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Helping to respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns
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Coordinating and supporting on-site contractors, ensuring safe working practices
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Carrying out routine maintenance and tooling activities, assembly and repairs
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Recording work accurately in maintenance systems (CMMS) and managing spare parts efficiently
You’ll be a role model for safety — working to the highest standards, following all procedures, and actively identifying hazards to ensure everyone goes home safe every day.
What We’re Looking For
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Basic understanding of engineering or maintenance (or similar manufacturing experience)
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Strong teamwork and communication skills
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Ability to prioritise and adapt in a fast-paced environment
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Basic IT skills (experience with CMMS desirable)
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A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to learn
Desirable: FLT or IPAF licence (or willingness to train)
Why choose Us?
You will Work for a globally recognised, sustainability-driven manufacturer and be part of a supportive and skilled engineering team playing a hands-on role in delivering high-quality, innovative products
We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;
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The chance to pave your career with a global leader you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
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We will help you save for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
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25 days’ holiday per year (pro rata) plus bank holidays
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Free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
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Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
