Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician in Wallsend

Maintenance Technician Competitive salary with shift allowance 3 shift pattern (mornings/afternoons/nights) 2 shift pattern (mornings/afternoons) Monday - Friday Wallsend

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to keep machinery running efficiently.
• Assist with process setup and participate in SMED activities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure smooth operations and maximum equipment availability.
• Actively support continuous improvement initiatives and promote best operational practices.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant legislation, including Health & Safety, Quality, Environment, HSE, COSHH and ISO 14001.
• Coordinate audits, review SOPs and champion best practices in health, safety and quality.
• Contribute to project work and provide support to other sites when required.

Skills and Competencies:

Qualifications:

• City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to set up and adjust machines and processes using SMED.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, including basic PLC programming and fault-finding skills.
• Experience in assembling, dismantling, repairing and inspecting metal parts, tools and sub-assemblies.
• Practical experience using continuous improvement tools and working effectively within small manufacturing teams.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance schedules and routine machine checks.
• Strong understanding of HSE and quality policies, with the ability to apply them in practice.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in implementing continuous improvement and best practice maintenance.

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