Day Shift Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Immediate Start

MTrec Ltd Technical; Haltwhistle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start available

Permanent role from day 1

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

MTrec Technical is recruiting a permanent Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Dayshift) to join a busy manufacturing site. You will carry out maintenance and repairs on plant machinery, diagnose faults promptly, and minimise downtime through effective fault finding and timely preventive actions.

The ideal candidate has an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Maintenance (HNC desirable), understands hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and can read engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3+ in Mechanical Maintenance or equivalent; HNC desirable.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing/engineering environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering/technical information.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all work safely in compliance with site procedures and health and safety legislation.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults and minimise downtime.
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair plant machinery to ensure efficiency.
• Estimate repair times and assess operational impact of delays.
• Record root causes of breakdowns and equipment faults.
• Deliver maintenance to a high standard, meeting quality and operational requirements.
• Support development of Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Assist with installation and relocation of plant and equipment.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance reliability.
• Undertake additional engineering duties as assigned by Shift/Engineering Manager.
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance

Higher National Certificate (HNC) desirable

Job description

MTrec Technical is recruiting a permanent Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Dayshift) to join a busy manufacturing site. You will carry out maintenance and repairs on plant machinery, diagnose faults promptly, and minimise downtime through effective fault finding and timely preventive actions.

The ideal candidate has an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Maintenance (HNC desirable), understands hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and can read engineering drawings.