Mechanical Technician

Key Appointments (UK) Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Appointments (UK) Ltd is recruiting a Mechanical Technician for a permanent, full-time role in Middlesbrough within a chemical manufacturing environment. You will join a maintenance team and handle a mix of preventative maintenance, breakdowns and site improvement projects.

The ideal candidate will have an apprenticeship in mechanical engineering, a Level 3 BTEC and hands-on experience with industrial pumps and valves, plus strong fault-finding skills.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship in a mechanical engineering discipline.
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma, BTEC ONC or equivalent mechanical qualification.
• Experience maintaining industrial mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of centrifugal, vane and air-operated diaphragm pumps.
• Experience working with industrial valves, particularly ball valves.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• A flexible, team-focused approach and willingness to assist with general maintenance tasks when required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out mechanical fault finding and responding to breakdowns
• Installing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of mechanical equipment
• Completing planned preventative maintenance activities
• Recording maintenance activities accurately within the maintenance management system
• Assisting with minor engineering and improvement projects across the site
• Supporting general site maintenance activities where required
• Working safely at all times, ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures and relevant legislation

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Maintenance experience

Education

Apprenticeship in mechanical engineering

BTEC Level 3 Diploma

BTEC ONC or equivalent

Job description

Mechanical Technician | Middlesbrough

Permanent | Full Time

Are you an experienced Mechanical Technician looking for your next challenge within a chemical manufacturing environment?

We're recruiting on behalf of an established and growing chemical manufacturing business for a Mechanical Technician to join their maintenance team in Middlesbrough.

This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served Mechanical Technician who enjoys a varied, hands-on role, working on everything from preventative maintenance and breakdowns to installation work and site improvement projects.

You’ll become part of a small, supportive team where your technical expertise will make a real difference to the safe and efficient running of the site.

The Role

As a Mechanical Technician, you’ll report to the Maintenance Manager and be responsible for ensuring plant and equipment are maintained to the highest standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out mechanical fault finding and responding to breakdowns
• Installing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of mechanical equipment
• Completing planned preventative maintenance activities
• Recording maintenance activities accurately within the maintenance management system
• Assisting with minor engineering and improvement projects across the site
• Supporting general site maintenance activities where required
• Working safely at all times, ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures and relevant legislation

What We’re Looking For

• Completed apprenticeship in a mechanical engineering discipline
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma, BTEC ONC or equivalent mechanical qualification
• Experience maintaining industrial mechanical equipment
• Knowledge of centrifugal, vane and air-operated diaphragm pumps
• Experience working with industrial valves, particularly ball valves
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• A flexible, team-focused approach and willingness to assist with general maintenance tasks when required

It would be advantageous if you have

• Experience within the chemical or process manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of hazardous environments and ATEX regulations
• Experience working with pneumatic systems
• Additional engineering or maintenance skills
• A commitment to continuous learning and developing your technical knowledge

What’s on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time position
• Opportunity to join a well-established chemical manufacturing business
• Varied and hands-on engineering role
• Supportive and experienced maintenance team
• Ongoing training and opportunities to broaden your technical skill set
• The chance to play a key role in maintaining a safe, efficient and reliable manufacturing operation