Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Technician in Newcastle upon Tyne. As a Maintenance Technician, you will ensure plant and machinery are reliable and available. The ideal candidate has a mechanical or electrical qualification and experience in heavy engineering. This role requires reactive and planned maintenance work with a shift pattern of two shifts each week.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have worked in a maintenance role previously within heavy engineering/manufacturing in a fast-paced environment.
• Mechanical or Electrical qualification HNC or equivalent is required.
• PLC experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance to the required standard.
• Perform reactive maintenance when required.
• Coordinate and cooperate with production supervision for smooth running of plant.
• Promote best H&S practices continuously.

Skills

Mechanical or Electrical qualification HNC or equivalent

Experience in a maintenance role in heavy engineering/manufacturing

PLC experience

Job description

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, North East

Maintenance Technician

Permanent

Overview

Kinetic Recruitment are currently resourcing for a Multiskilled Maintenance Technician for a client based in Wallsend on a permanent contract. As Maintenance Technician you will work as part of a team to ensure all plant and machinery is available and reliable on site. Tending to breakdowns in a fast and efficient manner minimising downtime.

Responsibilities

• To carry out planned maintenance to the required standard.
• To carry out reactive maintenance when required.
• To be able to coordinate and cooperate with production supervision on a day to day basis, to ensure the smooth running and availability of plant and equipment.
• Continuous promotion of best H&S practise.

Shift Pattern

Shift pattern will be 2 shift (Week 1 6am-2pm / Week 2 2pm-10pm).

Qualifications and Skills

• Mechanical or Electrical qualification HNC or equivalent.
• Candidates must have worked in a maintenance role previously within heavy engineering/manufacturing in a fast paced environment.
• PLC experience would be an advantage.

Additional Information

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Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications confidentially and we review all submissions. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities. S&T1