Multiskilled Maintenance Tech – 3-Shift, Growth & Benefits

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual holiday hours

Monthly bonus

Defined Contribution Pension

Share Ownership Scheme

Flexible Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite parking

Onsite Gym

Job summary

Caterpillar Peterlee is seeking a Maintenance Technician (multiskilled) for a permanent role on a rotating 3-shift pattern in Peterlee, County Durham. The package includes a salary of £44,567 with shift allowance and overtime opportunities.

The role covers planned and reactive maintenance on automated metal cutting, paint, robotics and hydraulic systems, with exposure to SAP PM and PLC diagnostics. Strong teamwork and continuous improvement mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• An apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical discipline or equivalent.
• NVQ/BTEC Level 3 in maintenance or engineering.
• Experience with PLCs and fault finding in manufacturing.
• Strong problem solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive and reactive maintenance.
• Carry out Dynamic Risk Assessments and follow Health & Safety policy.
• Utilise SAP PM/Agility to review data and record actions.
• Diagnose PLC issues and implement program changes.
• Complete training and ongoing learning as required.
• Identify root causes and implement countermeasures.

Skills

Safety Focus

Teamwork & Collaboration

Functional Expertise

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

Apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical discipline

BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance or Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Job description

Caterpillar Peterlee is seeking a Maintenance Technician (multiskilled) for a permanent role on a rotating 3-shift pattern in Peterlee, County Durham. The package includes a salary of £44,567 with shift allowance and overtime opportunities.

The role covers planned and reactive maintenance on automated metal cutting, paint, robotics and hydraulic systems, with exposure to SAP PM and PLC diagnostics. Strong teamwork and continuous improvement mindset are essential.