Multiskilled Maintenance Technician

Theo James Recruitment Ltd; Washington; Sur place; GBP 48 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary + shift allowance

Skills development opportunities

Career progression to supervisory role

Résumé du poste

The Maintenance Technician role in Washington, Tyne and Wear, is with Theo James Recruitment Ltd on behalf of an established manufacturing business. You will maintain, repair and improve production machinery to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency, working within a busy engineering team.

Three-shift rotation includes Day, Back, and Night shifts. The package includes up to £52,877.61 total annual gross, with a shift allowance, and real opportunities for skills development and progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining and repairing machinery in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities; able to work independently.
• Experience carrying out planned maintenance and responding to breakdowns.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and equipment reliability.
• Good communication skills and ability to work rotating shifts.

Responsabilités

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and implement effective repairs.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Install, maintain and refurbish machinery as required.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and reliability gains.
• Coordinate with production teams, suppliers and other departments.
• Maintain maintenance records, spare parts and stock levels.

Connaissances

Fault finding

Preventive maintenance

Machinery maintenance

Problem solving

Health & safety

Description du poste

Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Washington, Tyne and Wear

Salary: Up to £44,686.56 + £8,191.05 shift allowance (£52,877.61 total annual package)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an additional shift allowance.
• Opportunity to develop your skills within an established manufacturing environment.
• Potential career progression into a supervisory position.

This Maintenance Technician opportunity offers a total annual package of up to £52,877.61, including shift allowance, alongside the chance to work with a variety of manufacturing equipment and contribute to ongoing engineering improvements.

The Company

We are recruiting on behalf of an established manufacturing business based in Washington, Tyne and Wear. With a strong focus on operational efficiency, continuous improvement and maintaining high production standards, this company offers an excellent opportunity to join a busy engineering team.

They are looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician who can hit the ground running, take ownership of maintenance challenges and play a key role in keeping production running smoothly.

Working Hours

Three-shift rotation:

• Day Shift: 07:00 - 15:40
• Back Shift: 15:30 - 23:25 (Friday finishes at 23:00)
• Night Shift: 23:15 - 07:10 (Sunday starts at 23:20)

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving manufacturing machinery to minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, implementing effective repairs and resolving breakdowns.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Installing, maintaining and refurbishing new and existing machinery.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and increased equipment reliability.
• Working closely with production teams, external suppliers and other departments.
• Managing maintenance records, spare parts, purchase orders and stock levels.
• Supporting safe working practices, quality standards and cost reduction initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience maintaining and repairing machinery within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities, with the confidence to work independently.
• Experience carrying out preventative maintenance and responding to machinery breakdowns.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, health and safety and equipment reliability.
• Good communication skills and flexibility to work a rotating three-shift pattern.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Technician looking for a well-paid position within an established manufacturing environment.

You’ll benefit from a competitive salary package, varied engineering responsibilities and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on operational performance.

If you're a hands-on Maintenance Technician who enjoys solving problems, improving machinery reliability and working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.