Multiskilled Maintenance Technician - Continental Shift

MTrec Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Healthcare Benefit

Death in Service Benefit

Company Pension

Holiday entitlement

Onsite Gym

Company Bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

MTrec Limited seeks an experienced maintenance technician to perform vital planned and reactive maintenance within a fast-paced engineering environment. The role will operate on a continental shift pattern and suits those with a mechanical or multi-skilled engineering background.

You will proactively maintain equipment, respond to breakdowns, inspect pumps and bearings, and ensure safety and compliance with company procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be time-served and hold an NVQ 3 or equivalent in engineering.
• Experience in bespoke engineering or manufacturing settings is essential.
• Electrical qualifications are advantageous but not required.
• Must be fully flexible for continental shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, inspection and repair of plant equipment to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and scheduled maintenance.
• Undertake routine mechanical maintenance on pumps, bearings and related equipment; assist with electrical work where competent.
• Maintain high health and safety standards and comply with procedures, permits, isolation and lock-off protocols.
• Contribute to workplace safety initiatives and identify improvement opportunities.
• Investigate equipment failures to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Identify and report defects, irregularities or non-conformances promptly.
• Record all maintenance activities and inspections in line with company requirements.
• Refer to maintenance records, engineering drawings and manuals when servicing equipment.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Time-served technician

Shift flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

MTrec Limited seeks an experienced maintenance technician to perform vital planned and reactive maintenance within a fast-paced engineering environment. The role will operate on a continental shift pattern and suits those with a mechanical or multi-skilled engineering background.

You will proactively maintain equipment, respond to breakdowns, inspect pumps and bearings, and ensure safety and compliance with company procedures.