Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician

Kinetic Plc; Wallsend; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kinetic plc in Wallsend is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep production machinery running efficiently on a 3-shift pattern (mornings/afternoons/nights) or 2-shift pattern (mornings/afternoons) Monday - Friday Wallsend. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, assist with process setup and SMED activities, and work with production teams to maximise equipment availability.

The role requires mechanical and electrical knowledge, basic PLC fault-finding, and a commitment to health,

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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 policies and standards.
• Coordinate audits, review SOPs and champion best practices in health, safety and quality.

Kenntnisse

SMED setup

PLC faultfinding

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Continuous improvement

Health & Safety

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

None

Jobbeschreibung

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

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:

Qualifications:

• 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.