Mechanical Maintenance Technician

SMS - Smart Manufacturing Solutions; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in smart manufacturing is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their maintenance team. The role includes performing preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and ensuring equipment efficiency. Ideal candidates should have mechanical qualifications, a proactive attitude, and experience with various mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or City and Guilds level 3 required.
• HNC preferred but not essential.
• Previous experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns.
• Work alongside external contractors and section team leaders.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and mentor trainees.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Fault diagnosis

Mechanical skills

Education

Apprenticeship or Mechanically qualified - City and Guilds or equivalent level 3

HNC

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic Systems

Overhead Cranes

Job description

Company Overview

Smart Manufacturing Solutions is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician on behalf of a valued client based in Stockton-on-Tees. The successful candidate will join a small, dedicated maintenance team responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of plant equipment and machinery. Key responsibilities include conducting preventative maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and carrying out routine service and repair tasks to ensure optimal operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside external contractors during the completion of routine servicing and repairs.
• Fault diagnosis and instigate repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance duties on a range of equipment including overhead cranes, CNC machines and shot blasts
• Work alongside section team leaders to identify concerns and rectify machine problems.
• Assist with the safe decommissioning of old plant/equipment and the safe installation/commissioning of new.
• Maintain working areas in accordance with 5S
• Use appropriate safety equipment and techniques to adhere to company procedures.
• Mentor Department trainees / apprentices
  
  

Requirements

• Apprenticeship or Mechanically qualified - City and Guilds or equivalent level 3
• HNC ( Preferred but not essential)
• MEWP Licence ( Preferred but will be provided)
• Proactive attitude
• Previous experience working with Hydraulic systems
• Previous experience working with Pneumatic Systems
• Previous experience working with Overhead Cranes
  
  

Working Hours

Dayshift - Monday to Thursday 06:00 to 14:15, Friday 06:00 to12:45

Backshift - Monday to Thursday 14:15 to 22:30, Friday 12:45 to 19:30