Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading OEM manufacturer seeks a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician for their Washington site. This role demands experience in maintenance, particularly with electrical and hydraulic systems, and offers opportunities for site responsibilities. The technician will ensure efficient operation through planned maintenance tasks and improvements, supporting a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Focus on electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency in mechanical and electrical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of all key assets and manufacturing equipment.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Lead maintenance tasks and manage documentation.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Health & Safety understanding

Data analysis using Excel

Education

BTEC HND in engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a leading OEM manufacturer, is looking for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician to join their team on a day shift role, based in Washington. This role is ideal for an experienced Maintenance Technician seeking to advance into a position with site responsibilities, supported by the Engineering Manager.

Culture and Company:

Our client is a well-established business, offering a fantastic working environment with an inclusive and supportive culture.

The Role of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician

The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of all key assets and manufacturing equipment. This position involves both planned and reactive maintenance tasks, contributing to the overall safety and efficiency of the site.

Other responsibilities include:

• All site maintenance including both pre-planned and reactive.
• Generate and communicate all maintenance/service plans alongside the Engineering Manager.
• Lead maintenance tasks and manage maintenance documentation.
• Project improvements in equipment, speed, cost reduction, and quality.

About You – Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician, you will have a background in maintenance within a production or manufacturing environment, with a particular focus on electrical and hydraulic systems.

Other requirements include:

• Good understanding of Health & Safety.
• Electrical and Hydraulic fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical maintenance.
• BTEC HND in engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Proficiency in data analysis using Excel.