Maintenance Technician

Cummins Inc; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Darlington, United Kingdom, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for our Manufacturing Maintenance team. The role operates on a 4 on 4 off pattern with 2 x 12 hour days and 2 x 12 hour nights, onsite, 100% on-site.

You will diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and control systems, contribute to preventive and predictive maintenance, and support safe working practices and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Qualifications

• Time-served Maintenance Technician background with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronic engineering.
• Significant hands-on experience in manufacturing/industrial environments with multiple energy sources.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and enhance mechanical, electrical and control systems to keep production running.
• Contribute to preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance activities.
• Enter breakdown information into a CMMS to drive machine performance and uptime data.
• Lead and support colleagues, providing guidance and technical support.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Hydraulic & pneumatic

Safety systems & LOTO

Siemens PLC knowledge

Robot experience

Conveyor controls

Automation

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (Time-served)

ONC/HNC in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronic

Recognised apprenticeship

Tools

Siemens PLC

Robot systems

Conveyor controls

Job description

We are looking for a talented Maintenance Technician to join our team specialising in Manufacturing for our Maintenance department in Darlington, United Kingdom.

PLEASE NOTE: Shift Pattern is currently 4 on 4 off (2 12hr days / 2 12hr nights).

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Drive system reliability: troubleshoot, repair and enhance complex mechanical, electrical and control systems to keep production running smoothly.
• Improve equipment performance: identify issues early and implement improvements that reduce downtime and increase efficiency.
• Champion safe working practices: apply rigorous safety protocols when working with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Lead and support colleagues: act as a formal resource for less‑experienced team members, offering guidance and technical support.
• Enhance maintenance processes: contribute to preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance activities.
• Support continuous improvement: participate in initiatives to improve quality, safety, material flow and team development.
• Maintain high workmanship standards: ensure all tasks meet quality requirements, documentation standards and engineering specifications.
• Adapt quickly to change: respond effectively to evolving production needs and shifting priorities.
• Drive Improvements: Enter breakdown information into a CMMS to provide data to drive machine performance and uptime.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Mechanical and Electrical fault‑finding: Ability to diagnose issues on complex systems using schematic drawings, diagrams and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems: Confident working with industrial energy sources and associated safety controls.
• Understanding of machine safety systems: Including LOTO procedures and safe working practices and knowledge of safety control systems.
• Experience with automation: Siemens PLC knowledge (fault finding and programming) and robot experience would be advantageous. Familiarity of powered conveyor systems and their controls is preferable.

Education/Experience:

• Time‑served Maintenance Technician background: Must have served a recognised apprenticeship in a relevant discipline supported by NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Relevant technical qualifications: such as ONC/HNC in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronic engineering.
• Significant hands‑on experience: gained in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with the ability to work safely with multiple energy sources.

The compensation for this role is aligned with a local bargained or unionised agreement.

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On‑site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

Relocation Package No

100% On‑Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On‑site.