Mechanical Maintenance Technician - 12h Continental Shifts

Westray Recruitment Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

Pension scheme

Sick pay entitlement

Life insurance

On-site gym

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a role based in the Teesside area. The position involves providing first line mechanical support to two Mills on site, ensuring maximum availability of gear and systems and delivering robust repairs.

The role requires a recognised mechanical apprenticeship, a systematic problem-solving approach, and the ability to work within a heavy engineering environment with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A recognised mechanical apprenticeship ideally gained within an industrial environment.
• Experience of working effectively within a team.
• A systematic problem solving approach and ability to understand when and how to ask for support.
• A background in heavy engineering manufacturing.
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to articulate effectively with a range of individuals on site.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line mechanical support to manufacturing areas to maximise availability of mechanical equipment within the two Mills on site.
• Minimise plant downtime by timely repairs and robust solutions.
• Suggest and implement improvements to plant systems.
• Execute planned maintenance tasks in priority order.
• Adhere to safety procedures and policies in all tasks.
• Maintain equipment such as conveyors, ovens, mills, overhead cranes, welding lines and handling equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship

Job description

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a role based in the Teesside area. The position involves providing first line mechanical support to two Mills on site, ensuring maximum availability of gear and systems and delivering robust repairs.

The role requires a recognised mechanical apprenticeship, a systematic problem-solving approach, and the ability to work within a heavy engineering environment with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.