Multiskilled Maintenance Technician

Pin Point Recruitment; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Multiskilled Maintenance Technician for a permanent position in Houghton Le Spring. The role involves delivering maintenance across plant equipment, diagnosing faults, and supporting compliance in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 and hands-on experience, with skills in solving mechanical and electrical issues. Competitive salary of £43,232 base plus shift allowances and overtime available.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience (mechanical & electrical).
• Strong problem-solving & communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across plant equipment & facilities.
• Diagnose & repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Support compliance, inspections, and safety systems.
• Drive reliability through preventive maintenance & continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

Siemens S7 PLCs

ABB Robotics

Job description

Overview

Multiskilled Maintenance Technician – Location: Houghton Le Spring. Permanent staff role. Salary: £43,232 base + shift allowance (£51,700+ average). Shift Pattern: Day Shift (Mon-Thurs 07:00-15:10; Fri 07:00-15:05), Late Shift (Mon-Thurs 15:05-23:15; Fri 15:05-23:10), Night Shift (Sun 22:00-07:05+; Mon-Thurs 23:10-07:05+). Shift allowances: Late Shift +16%; Night Shift +39%. Overtime is available and paid additionally: Day Shift 1.33x; Late/Night Shifts 1.5x.

We’re looking for a proactive Multiskilled Maintenance Technician to join a high-performing maintenance team within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across plant equipment & facilities
• Diagnose & repair mechanical and electrical faults
• Support compliance, inspections, and safety systems
• Drive reliability through preventive maintenance & continuous improvement

Requirements

• Essential: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) + hands-on maintenance experience (mechanical & electrical)
• Strong problem-solving & communication skills
• Desirable: IOSH, Siemens S7 PLCs, ABB Robotics experience

How to apply

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