Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

What Is on Offer

• Competitive salary of £42,839 - £44,755 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to work within a modern manufacturing environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive engineering and operations team
• Career progression opportunities within engineering and manufacturing

Hours of work

• Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:30
• Friday 08:00 – 13:00

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities to schedule

Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on production equipment

Maintain plant, machinery, factory services, and utilities safely and efficiently

Support breakdown response activities to minimise downtime

Ensure maintenance documentation and records are completed accurately

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in continuous improvement and 5S activities
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and process efficiency
• Support equipment modifications, upgrades, and installation projects

Systems & Communication

• Use SAP PM / maintenance management systems to manage work orders and reporting
• Communicate effectively with production and engineering teams
• Prioritise maintenance activities to support operational requirements

Compliance & Safety

• Follow all site Health & Safety procedures including LOTO and Permit to Work systems
• Ensure RAMS and contractor controls are adhered to
• Maintain high housekeeping and engineering standards across site

Team Support & Development

• Support and mentor apprentices where required
• Share technical knowledge and best practice within the maintenance team

About You

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering
• 18th edition/BS7671 qualification
• Level 3 Inspection and Testing
• Previous manufacturing maintenance experience
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

If you don't have 18th edition or level 3 inspection and testing, if successful, you must be prepared to pay for these qualifications early on in your employment.

Desirable Skills

• PLC diagnostics experience (Allen Bradley)
• CNC machine tool experience
• C&G 2391 or 2394/2395
• Experience using SAP PM or CMMS systems

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We treat all applications confidentially and review all submissions.