Multiskilled Plant Maintenance Technician

Bekaert; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bekaert is seeking a maintenance engineer for our Wallsend site to ensure plant and machinery are available and reliable. The role includes proactive downtime reduction, SMED, and safety-focused improvements across a three-week rotating shift pattern.

Salary Budget is £41,018.56 with a £4,747.81 shift allowance. The position involves planned and reactive maintenance, collaboration with production, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical knowledge and attention to detail.
• Experience with maintenance scheduling and repairs.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Familiar with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Safety-focused with HSE standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on site equipment.
• Carry out SMED activities and process setups.
• Coordinate with production supervision for uptime.
• Support continuous improvement and safety audits.
• From time to time may be required to work at other Bridon sites.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Preventive maintenance

Technical drawing interpretation

Hands-on skills

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Safety compliance

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Bekaert is seeking a maintenance engineer for our Wallsend site to ensure plant and machinery are available and reliable. The role includes proactive downtime reduction, SMED, and safety-focused improvements across a three-week rotating shift pattern.

Salary Budget is £41,018.56 with a £4,747.81 shift allowance. The position involves planned and reactive maintenance, collaboration with production, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.