We are working with an established manufacturing business in Middlesbrough who is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Maintenance Technician to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is a hands-on leadership role for an electrically biased maintenance professional, combining technical maintenance with responsibility for coordinating a small team and ensuring production equipment remains reliable and downtime is minimised.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate the maintenance team, allocating workloads and supporting technicians
- Carry out and oversee electrical and mechanical breakdown repairs
- Manage PPM and TPM schedules and ensure maintenance records are kept up to date
- Prioritise maintenance requirements to minimise production downtime
- Provide technical guidance, coaching and support to the team
- Identify recurring faults and drive improvements in equipment reliability
- Manage engineering spares and stock
- Support engineering projects, equipment upgrades and continuous improvement
- Maintain high standards of health and safety and safe working practices
- Work closely with production and management to agree maintenance priorities
About You:
You’ll have previous experience in a senior maintenance, team leader or supervisory role within manufacturing, with a strong electrical bias.
Ideally you will also have:
- Strong electrical fault-finding and maintenance skills, alongside good mechanical knowledge
- Experience leading or coordinating a maintenance team
- Knowledge of PPM, TPM and preventative maintenance
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and/or PAT testing experience
- Experience within plastics, injection moulding, extrusion or similar manufacturing environments would be advantageous, as would relevant engineering qualifications.
What's on Offer?
- £53,000–£55,000 salary
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm (Days only working pattern)
- Hands-on leadership role with genuine responsibility
- Opportunity to influence maintenance standards, team performance and site reliability
If you're an experienced maintenance professional looking for your next step into a senior hands-on leadership role, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Senior Maintenance Technician in Middlesbrough employer: SI Recruitment
As a leading professional services business, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring they grow alongside the company while enjoying a supportive environment that prioritises exceptional client service and relationship building. Located in a vibrant area, we offer a unique chance to thrive in your career while making a meaningful impact in the commercial insurance sector.
