Multi Skilled Technician

TN United Kingdom; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Multi-Skilled Technician to join their Engineering team in Peterlee. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to deliver high-quality engineering support, ensuring that plant and machinery are operational and meet production requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, including proficiency in fault-finding and root cause analysis, as well as hands-on experience with machinery and automation. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact in a high-volume manufacturing environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate holds a BTEC HNC in Engineering.
• Must have a recognised apprenticeship in Multi-Skilled, Mechanical, or Electrical.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality engineering support for operational machinery.
• Handle complex breakdown repairs and maintain accurate machine history.

Skills

Fault-finding

Root cause analysis

Technical guidance

Safety protocols

Education

BTEC HNC in Engineering

Recognised apprenticeship

Tools

MS Office

PLC systems

Job description

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Our client is a globally renowned company and a world leader in the supply of rolling bearings, linear technology, and automotive components. At their Peterlee location, they have a fantastic opportunity to join the Engineering team as a Multi-Skilled Technician.

• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Role Overview

They are seeking a Multi-Skilled Technician to deliver high-quality engineering support, ensuring that plant and machinery are operational and meet production requirements in a cost-effective and timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with production leadership to prioritise operational support.
• Provide expert assistance after major safety or quality incidents.
• Offer technical guidance and training to Setter Operators, Trainers, and Maintenance Technicians.
• Handle complex breakdown repairs, including low-voltage electrical issues. This includes analyzing and repairing equipment after safety or quality issues, conducting follow-up actions post-servicing, repairs, and maintenance, and maintaining accurate machine history records.
• Implement solutions to address “Red Tag” quality concerns.
• Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of product samples.
• Support unit repairs, tooling refurbishment, and installation and commissioning of new machinery.
• Develop SOPs for technical tasks.
• Request standard spare parts and tooling as needed.
• Promote and follow safety protocols to employees and contractors.

About You:

• It would be ideal if you hold a BTEC HNC in Engineering.
• Must hold a recognised apprenticeship (Multi-Skilled, Mechanical, or Electrical).
• Must be proficient in MS Office packages.
• Must have a minimum of three years in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Technical expertise in the following would be ideal: strong understanding of manufacturing operations, skilled in fault-finding and root cause analysis, hands-on experience with machinery and automation, familiarity with Total Quality Systems (TS16949) and PLC systems.

If this sounds like a position for you, please apply directly or contact us at 01325 389333.

RMS is an equal opportunities employer. If you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as an indication that you have not been successful on this occasion.