Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician

MTrec Ltd Technical; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Cramlington is seeking a Multi skilled Maintenance Technician for a permanent role. The ideal candidate will ensure safe working practices, conduct planned preventive maintenance, and resolve faults in mechanical and electrical systems. Responsibilities include liaising with production teams and managing spare parts inventory. Strong problem-solving skills and experience in a high volume–manufacturing environment are essential. This position offers competitive pay and various benefits, including a wellbeing app and enhanced pension.

Benefits

Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Programme)

Holiday buy & sell

Car scheme

Competitive pay

Enhanced pension

Training & development

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience in a high volume–manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Competent in safe systems of work (LOTO, permits).

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe working practices are followed at all times.
• Complete planned preventive maintenance and resolve faults.
• Liaise with production and contractors to resolve issues.
• Order spare parts and maintain stock levels.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

MTrec's new career opportunity

Our client are specialists in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit a Multi skilled Maintenance Technician on a permanent basis, working day shift.

• Responsible for ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times.
• Completion of effective planned preventive maintenance of equipment, tools and facilities, with an emphasis on breakdown prevention through the continual development of PPM procedures.
• Diagnose faults and complete reactive repairs across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of equipment.
• Liaise with production, engineering, and external contractors to resolve issues quickly.
• Identify and order spare parts, ensuring stock is maintained at required levels.
• Root cause analysis of breakdowns and implementation of effective reoccurrence prevention plans using tools such as Major Breakdown Reports.
• Work as part of a maintenance team and demonstrate good communication skills in interfacing with other departments, suppliers, contractors and manufacturers as required.
• Operating access platforms including scissor lifts and cherry pickers.
• Use of PC for accessing information, emails and completing reports.
• Assisting with the training and mentoring of apprentices.

About You

• We are looking for someone who has strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, has experience within a high volume–manufacturing environment, is competent in safe systems of work (LOTO, permits, isolation procedures) and has the ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• You should also be computer literate and ideally have experience at using CMM's.
• If you have good organisational skills, are self‑motivated and have a hands‑on approach to problem solving with the ability to work alone as well as part of a team we would love to hear from you!
• We ask that you work in a safe manner; drive positive behaviour and lead by example with regard to the company's health, safety and environmental policies.
• This position will be on a full time, permanent basis working dayshift.

The Rewards and the Benefits

• Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Holiday buy & sell
• Car scheme
• Competitive pay
• Enhanced pension
• Training & development