Maintenance Technician

Extension Recruitment Ltd; Birtley; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Contributory company pension scheme

Life assurance (4x basic salary)

Private medical insurance (company-paid for employee)

26 days holiday + 5 accrued days + statutory holidays

Subsidised canteen

On-site gym

Employee uniform

Résumé du poste

A leading global manufacturer in Birtley is looking for a talented Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves reactive and planned maintenance of various manufacturing equipment including robots and CNC machines. Candidates should have proven experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance and relevant qualifications such as ONC, BTEC, or NVQ Level 3. The company offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits including private medical insurance and a generous holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with a variety of manufacturing equipment.

Responsabilités

• Attend equipment breakdowns and diagnose faults.
• Complete planned maintenance tasks aligned with the PPM schedule.
• Support new equipment installations and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Connaissances

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Industrial equipment maintenance

Formation

ONC, BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance or Engineering

Description du poste

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

A leading global manufacturer with a strong international presence and a major production site in the North East is seeking a talented Maintenance Technician to join their team in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and technically challenging environment.

About the Company

This prestigious company is renowned for its commitment to employee development and offers an exceptional working environment.

• Contributory company pension scheme
• Life assurance (4x basic salary)
• Private medical insurance (company-paid for employee)
• 26 days holiday + 5 accrued days + statutory holidays (some fixed shutdown periods)
• Subsidised canteen, on-site gym, employee uniform

About the Maintenance Technician Position

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll be responsible for both reactive and planned maintenance across a wide range of manufacturing equipment including robots, CNC machines, overhead cranes (OHCs), and paint plant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults, and suggest improvements
• Complete planned maintenance tasks in line with the PPM schedule
• Support new equipment installations and commissioning
• Ensure all work meets quality standards and complies with Health & Safety regulations

About You – Maintenance Technician

We’re looking for candidates with proven experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing environment.

• ONC, BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance or Engineering
• Experience with industrial equipment maintenance

We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this Maintenance Technician role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.