Maintenance Technician (Vehicle Plant)

TN United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Maintenance Technician to join their team in Sunderland. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in both reactive and planned maintenance of diverse manufacturing plant equipment, ensuring optimal performance in a vibrant work environment. You'll be part of a culture that values employee development, recognition, and hard work. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those passionate about engineering and maintenance in high-volume production settings. Join a team that appreciates your contributions and supports your career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee development programs

Recognition and rewards programs

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments such as Automotive or Pharmaceuticals.
• Proven track record in maintenance and fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on manufacturing plant equipment.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives and training opportunities.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Fault-Finding

PLC Control

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Continuous Improvement

Education

Recognised Apprenticeship in Electrical/Mechanical Disciplines

ONC, BTEC, or NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance or Engineering

Tools

Vision Systems

Fixed and Variable Speed Drives

Mechanical Handling Systems/Conveyors

Job description

Maintenance Technician (Vehicle Plant), Sunderland

Location: Sunderland, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 05c6cb52d806

Job Views: 6

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Ref: R00073943

Salary: £47,796 rising to £58,829 inc. shift allowance + Comprehensive benefits package

Hours: Full Time (39 hours per week), shift patterns

Position: Maintenance Technician (Vehicle Plant)

Date Listed: 31 March 2023

Summary:

Are you a forward-thinking, dynamic, and experienced Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance Technician? We offer a working environment where no two days are the same, with a focus on employee development and recognition. In this role, you will perform reactive and planned maintenance on a wide range of manufacturing plant equipment, working on international and cross-functional projects. We value hard work and achievement, providing a formal program of engagement, recognition, and rewards beyond a competitive salary, shift allowance, and benefits. Our culture is built on appreciation and respect for our employees.

You should apply if you have:

• Experience as a Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance Technician in a high-volume manufacturing environment such as Automotive, FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, or Primary Metal Production.
• A recognised apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical disciplines.
• An ONC, BTEC, or NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance or Engineering.
• Pride in your electrical/maintenance experience within manufacturing.
• Experience with clean room environments is advantageous.
• Maintenance and fault-finding experience with equipment such as PLC control, Relay Logic, Vision systems, Fixed and variable speed drives, Process control, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical handling systems/Conveyors, Mechanical transmissions, or Robotics.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

From day one, you will be encouraged to pursue training and career development opportunities at Nissan. Our goal is for every employee to grow professionally and personally, supported by our dedicated training, engagement, and HR teams.

To succeed in this role, you should be highly motivated, possess excellent technical skills, and have a proactive approach to resolving issues and implementing long-term solutions.

• Breakdown response
• Planned maintenance activities
• Continuous improvement initiatives