Industrial Plumber/ Maintenance Technician

MTrec Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Plumber/Maintenance Technician for a permanent role. The ideal candidate should possess Gas Safe certification and be skilled in plumbing and maintenance duties, including fault finding and repairs on gas systems. This position offers a competitive pay rate and a continental shift pattern, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop their career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Permanent job

Competitive pay rate

Continental shift pattern

Qualifications

• Gas Safe certification required.
• BTEC, HNC, or equivalent in plumbing craft essential.
• Knowledge and experience in health and safety in an engineering environment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, fault finding, and repairs on plumbing/gas systems.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and ensure maintenance work is completed on time.
• Assist with improvement projects and installations of equipment.

Skills

Gas Safe certification

Plumbing Craft knowledge

Excellent organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

BTEC, HNC or equivalent in Plumbing Craft

Tools

SAP

Swagelock

Brazing certification

Job description

MTrec’s new career opportunity

Our client are specialists in their market sector, they are looking for a Plumber/Maintenance Technician to join them on a permanent basis.

The Job you’ll do

• Always upholding safe working practices and contributing to improvements.

• Interaction with SAP to access works orders.

• Prioritise work in compliance with the priority process, at the team leader’s discretion.

• Accurate recording of times spent on tasks, and feedback into SAP / Shift report.

• Carrying out maintenance, fault finding, and repairs on plumbing / gas systems.

• Responding promptly to breakdowns.

• Ensuring that all planned maintenance work is completed on time, conforming to the standards.

• Undertaking root cause analysis.

• Assisting in the implementation of TPM.

• Refurbishment of hydraulic and electrical furnaces.

• Following Gas Safe compliance.

• Maintain and update pressure systems register.

• Assisting with improvement projects.

• Installation of equipment and infrastructure.

• Take part in FAT and SAT testing.

• Understand 5’S methodology and ensure 5’S standards are met.

• Challenge norms and status quos.

• Liaise with production on machine status and repairs.

About You

• BTEC, HNC or equivalent in Plumbing Craft.

• Gas Safe certification.

• Swagelock Qualified.

• Brazing Certified with recognised body i.e Zurich labs.

• Have followed a recognised Gas Safe apprenticeship.

• Health and Safety knowledge in an Engineering environment.

• Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills.

The Rewards and the Benefits

• Permanent job.

• Competitive pay rate.

• Continental shift pattern.