Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical & Mechanical) in North East

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team at the Stockton site. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of electrical and mechanical equipment, including CNC machinery, lasers, jigs, fixtures, and general factory infrastructure. You’ll play a key part in ensuring our production equipment is safe, reliable, and operating at peak performance.

What you will do:

• Develop and carry out maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and carry out effective repairs across production machinery and tooling.
• Ensure the site’s buildings, vehicles, and equipment are kept in safe and operational condition.
• Work alongside approved mechanical and electrical contractors under permit control.
• Provide technical input during the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to the development of maintenance procedures and safety standards.

What You Can Demonstrate:

• Technical Skills: Electrically biased with sound mechanical knowledge; experience with CNCs, lasers, and general factory equipment.
• Maintenance Skill: Proven track record in both preventative and reactive maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Strong diagnostic skills with the ability to resolve issues efficiently and minimise production impact.
• Self-Motivation & Teamwork: Able to work independently and collaboratively within a small maintenance team.

What You Will Get

Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment. Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.

Our Sustainability Commitment

Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - opportunity to buy and sell
• Performance-based bonus
• 3% Bonus
• Quarterly attendance bonus (£250)
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution
• Optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc.

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