Maintenance Technician

Randstad Inhouse Services; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical & Mechanical) on a temp basis with the potential to become permanent. You will work a rotating 36-hour schedule across days, backs, and nights, ensuring high‑quality maintenance and minimal downtime on high-tech production lines.

The role involves developing PPMs, repairing CNC machinery, and collaborating with electrical/mechanical contractors. Overtime rates apply on weekends.

Qualifications

• Electrical bias with strong mechanical understanding.
• Experience with ABB robotics; ability to understand control functions and re-teach segments.
• Familiarity with software/code (TIA Portal) for fault finding.
• Knowledge of machine shop equipment incl. jigs, tools and production assets.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify production issues and perform precise repairs.
• Excellent teamwork and communication within a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Ensure buildings, machines and equipment are safe, maintained and operational to minimize downtime.
• Carry out scheduled work and improvement projects promptly to reduce productivity loss.
• Repair and maintain CNC machinery, jigs, fixtures, lasers to ensure quality and repeatability.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical contractors on-site under permit control.
• Develop work procedures and standards for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Respond to machinery breakdowns and log production issues for future reference.
• Support installation of new equipment by the Technical Resources Services Department.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Robotics ABB

TIA Portal

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

CNC machinery

Lasers

Jigs

Fixtures

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical & Mechanical)

Are you looking to work in a fantastic and quality-driven manufacturing environment? If so, you can grow your skills as we place you on assignment at Caterpillar. Our client is a household name in the industry and is seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical & Mechanical) to work in their factory in Stockton-on-Tees. They offer an award-winning working environment with plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and possibly be rewarded with a permanent contract.

Working Conditions & Compensation

Location: Stockton-on-Tees TS183SD

Contract Type: Temp ongoing with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Schedule: 36-hour average on a 3-shift rotation:

• Days: 6:45 am - 3:00 pm (Mon-Thu); 6:45 am - 12:45 pm (Fri)
• Backs: 2:45 pm - 11:00 pm (Mon-Thu); 10:45 am - 4:45 pm (Fri)
• Nights: 10:45 pm - 7:00 am (Mon-Thu); 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm (Fri)

Salary:

• Days: £21.89/h
• Backs: £26.27/h
• Nights: £27.80/h
• Overtime: 1.5x on Saturdays; 2x on Sundays.

Responsibilities

• Perform continual development and operation of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Ensure all building structures, machines, and equipment are well-maintained, in safe working order, and operational to minimize downtime.
• Carry out scheduled work and improvement projects promptly to reduce productivity loss.
• Repair and maintain all existing machines, jigs, fixtures, Lasers, and CNC machinery to ensure high-quality standards and repeatability.
• Collaborate with both mechanical and electrical contractors on-site under permit control.
• Develop work procedures and standards for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Respond to machinery breakdowns and log production issues for future reference.
• Support the Technical Resources Services Department in an advisory capacity during the installation of new equipment.

Qualifications

• Electrically biased with a strong mechanical understanding.
• Experience with Robotics (preferably ABB); ability to understand basic control functions, recover, and re-teach small sections of programs is highly advantageous.
• Understanding of software/code (TIA Portal) and ability to use this skill set in a fault-finding setting.
• Knowledge of machine shop equipment related to jigs, tools, and production assets.
• Solid technical knowledge in the maintenance of processes, equipment, and fittings.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to identify production issues and execute precise diagnostic repairs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively within a team.

Company Description

Caterpillar is a household name in the manufacturing industry, renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. Based in Stockton-on-Tees, they provide an award-winning work environment where technicians are valued for their expertise and contribution to high-tech production processes. Join a small, collaborative team and help maintain the machinery that powers global industry.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.