Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician

Kinetic plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic plc in Wallsend is seeking a Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician (electrical/ mechanical) to ensure reliable plant operation. The role covers planned and reactive maintenance, SMED activities, and continuous improvement to minimise downtime.

You will work within a manufacturing setting with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency, including participation in audits and cross-site support as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires City & Guilds or equivalent in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SMED and continuous improvement.
• Basic PLC programming and fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to keep machinery running efficiently.
• Assist with process setup and participate in SMED activities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure smooth operations and maximum equipment availability.
• Actively support continuous improvement initiatives and promote best operational practices.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, Environment, HSE, COSHH and ISO 14001 policies.
• Coordinate audits, review SOPs and champion best practices in health, safety and quality.
• Contribute to project work and provide support to other sites when required.

Skills

SMED implementation

PLC fault-finding

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Preventative maintenance

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, North East

Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician

Permanent

Maintenance Technician Competitive salary with shift allowance 3 shift pattern (mornings/afternoons/nights) 2 shift pattern (mornings/afternoons) Monday - Friday Wallsend

We are seeking Maintenance Technicians, with either an electrical or mechanical bias, to ensure the reliability and availability of plant and machinery. This role is key in minimising downtime through effective planned and reactive maintenance, SMED activities and continuous improvement projects, while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to keep machinery running efficiently.
• Assist with process setup and participate in SMED activities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure smooth operations and maximum equipment availability.
• Actively support continuous improvement initiatives and promote best operational practices.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant legislation, including Health & Safety, Quality, Environment, HSE, COSHH and ISO 14001.
• Coordinate audits, review SOPs and champion best practices in health, safety and quality.
• Contribute to project work and provide support to other sites when required.

Skills and Competencies

• City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to set up and adjust machines and processes using SMED.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, including basic PLC programming and fault-finding skills.
• Experience in assembling, dismantling, repairing and inspecting metal parts, tools and sub-assemblies.
• Practical experience using continuous improvement tools and working effectively within small manufacturing teams.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance schedules and routine machine checks.
• Strong understanding of HSE and quality policies, with the ability to apply them in practice.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years' experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment. Proven track record in implementing continuous improvement and best practice maintenance.