Shift Maintenance Technician in Middlesbrough

Energy Jobline CVL; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Shift Maintenance Technician to support maintenance in a dynamic production environment. Responsibilities include managing preventative maintenance, responding to faults, and ensuring safety. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline with strong mechanical skills. The position offers competitive pay and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus shift allowance

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Safety-first team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Excellent awareness of Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance activities.
• Respond to breakdowns and carry out root cause analysis.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for plant performance.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Fault-finding capability

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide. We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Shift Maintenance Technician

Location: Teesside • Contract: Permanent, Full-time

About the Role

Wolviston Management Services, on behalf of our client, is recruiting for an experienced Shift Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Bias) to join a high‑performing engineering team. Working as part of a rotating shift pattern, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing key production equipment to support continuous operations. This is a hands‑on role within a fast‑paced environment, ensuring plant reliability, minimising downtime, and upholding the highest safety standards at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities in line with the site maintenance schedule, ensuring operational efficiency and equipment reliability.
• Respond swiftly to breakdowns and faults during shift, carrying out root cause analysis and implementing effective, lasting repairs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime and improving plant performance.
• Carry out dynamic risk assessments and ensure all work complies with LOTO, site safety systems, and environmental procedures.
• Record maintenance activities using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and maintain accurate shift handover notes.
• Liaise with production teams to prioritise repairs, plan interventions, and maintain equipment availability.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment, adopting a "clean as you go" approach.
• Assist in project work, installations, and equipment upgrades as required.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Time‑served Maintenance Technician or equivalent with NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Proven experience working within a manufacturing, processing, or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical and fault‑finding capability, with good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Sound knowledge of preventative maintenance principles and CMMS operation.
• Excellent awareness of Health & Safety, including LOTO and COSHH requirements.
• Effective communicator with strong teamwork and problem‑solving skills.
• Flexible approach to working rotating shifts and responding to operational priorities.

Desirable:

• HNC or City & Guilds in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Multi‑skilled background with some electrical experience (PLC, inverter drives).
• Experience within waste processing or similar continuous manufacturing settings.

What's on Offer

• Permanent, full‑time position within a secure, growing operation.
• Competitive salary plus shift allowance.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• A safety‑first, team‑focused working culture.

If you're a reliable, safety‑conscious Shift Maintenance Technician looking for a hands‑on role in a dynamic production environment — we'd like to hear from you.