Maintenance Technician (Plumbing Bias)
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: £46,000-£46,500 + Overtime + Excellent Benefits
Shifts: Earlies & Lates (1 in 5 weekend cover)
Our client, a well-established manufacturing business, is seeking a Maintenance Technician with a strong plumbing and mechanical maintenance background to support the operation of critical site services and production infrastructure.
This role would suit an industrial plumbing professional who has experience maintaining pipework, utility systems, pumps, valves and mechanical equipment within a manufacturing, process, chemical, pharmaceutical, facilities, or heavy industrial environment.
The Role
Working as part of the engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving site-wide utility and production support systems, ensuring maximum reliability, safety and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
- Diagnosing and repairing faults on industrial plumbing and mechanical systems.
- Maintaining pipework, valves, pumps, pressure control equipment and associated infrastructure.
- Supporting maintenance activities on gas, compressed air, water and utility distribution systems.
- Responding quickly to breakdowns and site service issues to minimise downtime.
- Assisting with plant shutdowns, equipment overhauls and continuous improvement projects.
- Conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to improve reliability.
- Ensuring compliance with health, safety and permit-to-work procedures.
About You
Our client is looking for a proactive and hands-on maintenance professional with:
- Previous experience within manufacturing, process, chemical, utilities or industrial environments.
- Strong industrial plumbing and pipework experience.
- Experience working on pumps, valves, regulators and pressure systems.
- Mechanical maintenance and fault-finding experience.
- Knowledge of PPM systems and breakdown response.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics or P&IDs.
- Gas Safe qualification or industrial gas systems experience would be advantageous.
- A recognised plumbing, mechanical or engineering qualification.
Ideal Backgrounds
Candidates may currently be working as:
- Maintenance Technician (Plumbing Bias)
- Industrial Plumber
- Site Services Engineer
- Utilities Technician
- Mechanical Maintenance Technician
- Facilities Maintenance Engineer
- Mechanical Fitter
- Service Engineer
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating early and late shifts
- 1 in 5 weekend cover
- Overtime available
Salary & Benefits
- £46,000-£46,500 basic salary
- 25 days holiday plus
Maintenance technician (Plumbing/Mechnical Bias) in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Adecco
Our client in Worthing is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and individual contributions. With competitive pay and flexible hours, employees enjoy a balanced work-life dynamic while having access to growth opportunities within the manufacturing sector. This role as a Kitting Operative not only provides meaningful work but also allows you to be part of a respected organisation committed to excellence.
