Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Theo James Recruitment; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Sunderland is seeking a Maintenance Technician with a mechanical bias. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and overseeing compliance across multiple sites. Candidates should have strong mechanical skills, some electrical knowledge, and a collaborative work ethic. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development, with a potential move to a 4-day work week.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Support for professional development

Collaborative team environment

Potential for a 4-day work week

Qualifications

• Experience in planned and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to record and manage breakdown information.
• Experience in fault finding and fitting spare parts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance on various machinery.
• Manage inspections and compliance across sites.
• Organise and oversee the work of contractors.

Skills

Strong mechanical skills

Some electrical knowledge

Highly organised

Record-keeping and data entry skills

Experience in machine maintenance

Good problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Bias)

Location: Pennywell, Sunderland (with some duties at Follingsby Park, Gateshead)

Salary: (depending on skills, qualifications & experience)

Benefits

• Personal development programme with support for training & qualifications
• Opportunity to join a supportive, skilled maintenance team
• Varied workload across two sites
• Involvement in both mechanical and electrical maintenance, with scope to broaden skills

The Company

We are a successful and growing manufacturing business with over 100 employees across two sites in Sunderland and Gateshead. Our team works across a wide range of machinery and facilities, supporting both production and warehousing operations. We take pride in offering opportunities for development and training, and we are committed to creating a collaborative and supportive working environment.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 7:15am - 4:00pm (with flexibility around breaks)
• Friday: 7:30am - 12:00pm

Please note: consultation is underway to move to a 4-day working week in the near future, consolidating some Friday hours into Monday-Thursday.

Job Description

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician with a strong mechanical bias and a developing or baseline knowledge of electrics. This is a varied role working closely with our experienced electrically biased engineer and supporting staff.

The role involves:

• Planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of machinery
• Fault finding, problem solving, and fitting spare parts
• Recording and managing breakdown information, repair times, and costs in the PPM system (Pirhana)
• Supporting KPI analysis for downtime and maintenance planning
• Organising and overseeing specialist contractors where required
• Supporting site compliance (e.g., inspections for FLTs, legionella testing, water quality monitoring, fire doors, CCTV, lighting, racking inspections)
• General site maintenance across both Sunderland and Gateshead sites

Skills & Experience

• Strong mechanical skills with some electrical knowledge (training and support available to upskill further)
• Highly organised with strong record-keeping and data entry skills
• Experience in machine maintenance, repairs, and fault finding
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to escalate and liaise with contractors where necessary
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive salary package with flexibility depending on experience
• Investment in your professional development and qualifications
• Opportunity to gain experience across multiple areas of maintenance (mechanical, electrical, site facilities)
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team in a stable and growing company
• Potential move to a 4-day working week for improved work-life balance