Plant Maintenance Technician - Diagnostics & Repairs

Natara Global; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Natara Global in Hartlepool is seeking a Maintenance Technician to diagnose faults and carry out routine servicing, repair, maintenance and testing of complex plant and machinery across the site.

You will install equipment, read engineering drawings, and work within safe systems of work, with training opportunities in CompEx and site safety management. This role supports continuous improvement of manufacturing operations at the Hartlepool site.

Qualifications

• ECITB apprenticeship or other engineering apprenticeship.
• HNC or HND with practical experience.
• Mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing/food/production/process.
• Awareness of CompEx and hazardous-area operations.
• Experience with Permit to Work and Site Safety Management System would be beneficial.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of food-industry practices advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, position and install mechanical equipment and systems.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and complete mechanical repairs.
• Test plant, machinery and associated components.
• Remove, replace and disassemble mechanical equipment safely.
• Work in accordance with regulatory and site requirements.
• Follow established reporting procedures and safe systems of work.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, equipment manuals, work instructions and maintenance schedules.
• Select and use the correct tools and equipment.
• Identify defects and testing anomalies and determine the appropriate action.
• Communicate maintenance findings and technical information clearly.
• Use digital systems and equipment to support maintenance activities.
• Take responsibility for the care and security of tools and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Reading drawings

Hazardous-area awareness

Permit to Work

Digital maintenance systems

Food-industry practices

Education

ECITB apprenticeship

HNC/HND in engineering

Job description

Natara Global in Hartlepool is seeking a Maintenance Technician to diagnose faults and carry out routine servicing, repair, maintenance and testing of complex plant and machinery across the site.

You will install equipment, read engineering drawings, and work within safe systems of work, with training opportunities in CompEx and site safety management. This role supports continuous improvement of manufacturing operations at the Hartlepool site.