Maintenance Technician Paint Plant

Stannah; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned engineering company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to maintain plant equipment and buildings. The role requires excellent problem-solving abilities and a commitment to health & safety. Working hours are Monday to Thursday nights with a shift uplift. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar roles and be committed to developing relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Profit Share Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme

SimplyHealth Cash Plan

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Technician or in related roles.
• Willingness to work towards relevant electrical or mechanical qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Attend to breakdowns of services, tools, and machinery.
• Collaborate with other departments to support facility improvements.
• Maintain plant equipment and buildings using a computerised PPM system.

Skills

Experience as a Maintenance Technician

Collaboration skills

Problem solving

Education

Relevant electrical or mechanical qualification

Tools

Computerised PPM system

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Technician - Newburn. Apply now to join Stannah. We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join Stannah, based at our manufacturing site in Newburn. You will work Monday to Wednesday 19:45 to 05:45 and Thursday 19:45 to 04:45 with a 33% shift uplift for these hours. As the Maintenance Technician, you will report to the Maintenance Manager, becoming the subject matter expert in your area. Day to day, you will work independently and as part of a skilled team, maintaining plant equipment and buildings using a computerised PPM system. You will be confident in semi-auto processes, working within a paint plant; experience with powder coating would be desirable. A full understanding of safe systems of work, and a commitment to your own health and safety and that of others, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend to breakdowns of services, tools, and machinery.
• Install modifications and perform project work.
• Work efficiently, seek process improvements and ensure quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with other departments to support facility improvements and achieve QCD goals.
• Ensure that all operations are carried out in accordance with Safe Systems of Work.
• Ensure all relevant daily reporting is completed and accurate.
• Respond to Out of Box feedback from installers and maintain knowledge of the PPM system.
• Flexible approach to working on different shift patterns.
• Able to work as an individual and as part of a team.
• Experience of working in a paint plant environment.
• Experience of installation, inspection and testing.
• Relevant electrical or mechanical qualification or willingness to work towards.

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience as a Maintenance Technician or in related roles (e.g., Production Maintenance Technician, Manufacturing Maintenance Technician, Facilities Maintenance Technician, Plant Maintenance Technician).
• Willingness to work towards relevant electrical or mechanical qualifications if not already held.

Additional Information

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Company Information & Equal Opportunities

Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people by improving access for greater convenience and independence. Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867; today Stannah is a global business with the family in its fifth generation. We are known for our stairlifts, with products including lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services.

Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business, and we strive to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be part of our diverse and inclusive community!

Benefits Include

• Competitive Salary, paid on a monthly basis
• Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Holiday scheme to buy extra days' annual leave
• Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
• SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Coverage for health costs (e.g., dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody)
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
• Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme (shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more)
• Employee Assistance Programme for well-being support
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provision
• Free parking