Mechanical/Multiskilled Maintenance Technician in Gateshead

Mechanical/Multiskilled Maintenance Technician in Gateshead

Gateshead Full-Time On-site
MTrec Recruitment Careers

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

  • Full-time and permanent role from day one!
  • Free onsite parking
  • Healthcare Benefit
  • Death in Service Benefit
  • Company Pension
  • Holiday entitlement
  • A competitive basic salary
  • Onsite Gym
  • Company Bonus
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

MTrec’s new job opportunity:

Our prestigious engineering client is now looking to recruit an experienced maintenance technician to perform vital planned and reactive maintenance work within their dynamic and fast-paced engineering environment.

This role will be working a continental shift pattern and is well suited to those with a mechanical or multi-skilled engineering background.

Apply now for an immediate response!

The Job you will do:

  • Proactively carry out maintenance, inspection and repair of equipment across all areas of the plant to ensure operational reliability and minimise downtime.
  • Respond promptly and effectively to equipment breakdowns and scheduled maintenance activities.
  • Undertake routine mechanical maintenance, including work on pumps, bearings and associated equipment, while assisting with electrical maintenance where competent and required.
  • Maintain the highest standards of health and safety, ensuring full compliance with company procedures, risk assessments, permits to work, isolation and lock-off procedures, and all other relevant safety protocols.
  • Actively contribute to workplace safety initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Investigate equipment failures systematically to establish the cause and identify opportunities to prevent recurrence.
  • Identify and communicate root causes of equipment failures and maintenance issues to the relevant personnel.
  • Complete all maintenance duties efficiently, effectively and within required timescales, while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
  • Identify and report any defects, irregularities or non-conformances promptly.
  • Accurately record all maintenance activities, inspections and repairs in accordance with company requirements.
  • Refer to relevant maintenance records, engineering drawings, technical manuals and other documentation when carrying out maintenance activities.

About you:

  • You must hold an NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification within an engineering discipline or similar
  • It is essential that you are a time-served technician.
  • Electrical qualifications would be an advantage but are not required.
  • Previous experience within bespoke engineering or manufacturing settings is essential.
  • You must be fully flexible and available for the continental shift pattern.

Mechanical/Multiskilled Maintenance Technician in Gateshead employer: MTrec Recruitment Careers

MTrec Commercial is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive salaries, a performance-based bonus scheme, and generous holiday allowances, including the option to purchase additional leave, employees enjoy a healthy work/life balance. The hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits, such as an employee assistance programme and travel schemes, make this an attractive opportunity for law graduates looking to thrive in a dynamic legal environment.

MTrec Recruitment Careers

Contact Details:

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